Crestfallen Burial with the Dreading

#171131 RGB(23,17,49)

About this color

Crestfallen Burial with the Dreading presents itself as a deep, moderate blue shade, sitting at #171131 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#171131RGB(23, 17, 49)

HSL 251° · 48% saturation · 13% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Crestfallen Burial with the Dreading
HEX
#171131
RGB
rgb(23,17,49)
RGB%
rgb(9%,6.7%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(251,48%,13%)
HSV
hsv(251,65%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,65,0,81)
LAB
lab(7,13,-20)
LCH
lch(7,24,303)
sRGB
(0.09,0.067,0.192)
HEX8
#171131ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023017049

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
48%
Hue
251°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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