When Piteous Boulder throughout Numbing

#152a33 RGB(21,42,51)

About this color

When Piteous Boulder throughout Numbing occupies the deep, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #152a33 — RGB(21, 42, 51).

#152a33RGB(21, 42, 51)

HSL 198° · 42% saturation · 14% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Piteous Boulder throughout Numbing
HEX
#152a33
RGB
rgb(21,42,51)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,16.5%,20%)
HSL
hsl(198,42%,14%)
HSV
hsv(198,59%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,18,0,80)
LAB
lab(16,-5,-8)
LCH
lch(16,9,238)
sRGB
(0.082,0.165,0.2)
HEX8
#152a33ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021042051

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
42%
Hue
198°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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