The Faltering Basalt off Oppressing

#162f4b RGB(22,47,75)

About this color

The Faltering Basalt off Oppressing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #162f4b — RGB(22, 47, 75).

#162f4bRGB(22, 47, 75)

HSL 212° · 55% saturation · 19% 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 Faltering Basalt off Oppressing
HEX
#162f4b
RGB
rgb(22,47,75)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,18.4%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(212,55%,19%)
HSV
hsv(212,71%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,37,0,71)
LAB
lab(19,1,-20)
LCH
lch(19,20,273)
sRGB
(0.086,0.184,0.294)
HEX8
#162f4bff
CSS Name
Decimal
022047075

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
55%
Hue
212°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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