When the Sable Bedrock opposite Relenting

#152b48 RGB(21,43,72)

About this color

When the Sable Bedrock opposite Relenting reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #152b48, RGB(21, 43, 72).

#152b48RGB(21, 43, 72)

HSL 214° · 55% saturation · 18% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 the Sable Bedrock opposite Relenting
HEX
#152b48
RGB
rgb(21,43,72)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,16.9%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(214,55%,18%)
HSV
hsv(214,71%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,40,0,72)
LAB
lab(17,2,-21)
LCH
lch(17,21,275)
sRGB
(0.082,0.169,0.282)
HEX8
#152b48ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021043072

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
55%
Hue
214°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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