When Aged Bedrock beneath Grinding

#17117e RGB(23,17,126)

About this color

When Aged Bedrock beneath Grinding settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #17117e, RGB(23, 17, 126).

#17117eRGB(23, 17, 126)

HSL 243° · 76% saturation · 28% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Aged Bedrock beneath Grinding
HEX
#17117e
RGB
rgb(23,17,126)
RGB%
rgb(9%,6.7%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(243,76%,28%)
HSV
hsv(243,87%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,87,0,51)
LAB
lab(16,41,-58)
LCH
lch(16,71,305)
sRGB
(0.09,0.067,0.494)
HEX8
#17117eff
CSS Name
Decimal
023017126

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
76%
Hue
243°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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