The Estranged Basalt alongside Dimming

#163b50 RGB(22,59,80)

About this color

The Estranged Basalt alongside Dimming occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #163b50 — RGB(22, 59, 80).

#163b50RGB(22, 59, 80)

HSL 202° · 57% saturation · 20% 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 Estranged Basalt alongside Dimming
HEX
#163b50
RGB
rgb(22,59,80)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,23.1%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(202,57%,20%)
HSV
hsv(202,73%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,26,0,69)
LAB
lab(23,-5,-17)
LCH
lch(23,18,254)
sRGB
(0.086,0.231,0.314)
HEX8
#163b50ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022059080

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
57%
Hue
202°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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