When Barren Carbon via Trampling

#162a53 RGB(22,42,83)

About this color

When Barren Carbon via Trampling reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #162a53, RGB(22, 42, 83).

#162a53RGB(22, 42, 83)

HSL 220° · 58% saturation · 21% 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 dark 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
When Barren Carbon via Trampling
HEX
#162a53
RGB
rgb(22,42,83)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,16.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(220,58%,21%)
HSV
hsv(220,73%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,49,0,67)
LAB
lab(18,8,-27)
LCH
lch(18,28,287)
sRGB
(0.086,0.165,0.325)
HEX8
#162a53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022042083

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
58%
Hue
220°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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