The Blighted Boulder over the Faltering

#153845 RGB(21,56,69)

About this color

The Blighted Boulder over the Faltering occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #153845 — RGB(21, 56, 69).

#153845RGB(21, 56, 69)

HSL 196° · 53% 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

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
The Blighted Boulder over the Faltering
HEX
#153845
RGB
rgb(21,56,69)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,22%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(196,53%,18%)
HSV
hsv(196,70%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,19,0,73)
LAB
lab(22,-8,-12)
LCH
lch(22,14,236)
sRGB
(0.082,0.22,0.271)
HEX8
#153845ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021056069

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
53%
Hue
196°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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