Worn Basalt up the Dimming

#152f41 RGB(21,47,65)

About this color

Worn Basalt up the Dimming reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #152f41, RGB(21, 47, 65).

#152f41RGB(21, 47, 65)

HSL 205° · 51% saturation · 17% 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
Worn Basalt up the Dimming
HEX
#152f41
RGB
rgb(21,47,65)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,18.4%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(205,51%,17%)
HSV
hsv(205,68%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,28,0,75)
LAB
lab(18,-3,-14)
LCH
lch(18,14,258)
sRGB
(0.082,0.184,0.255)
HEX8
#152f41ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021047065

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
51%
Hue
205°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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