The Brine until Dismal Quelling

#162a32 RGB(22,42,50)

About this color

The Brine until Dismal Quelling reads as deep and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #162a32, RGB(22, 42, 50).

#162a32RGB(22, 42, 50)

HSL 197° · 39% 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

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

In practical terms, a deep blue like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Brine until Dismal Quelling
HEX
#162a32
RGB
rgb(22,42,50)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,16.5%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(197,39%,14%)
HSV
hsv(197,56%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,16,0,80)
LAB
lab(16,-5,-8)
LCH
lch(16,9,238)
sRGB
(0.086,0.165,0.196)
HEX8
#162a32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022042050

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
39%
Hue
197°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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