When Overcast Basalt underneath Wrecking

#171353 RGB(23,19,83)

About this color

When Overcast Basalt underneath Wrecking reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #171353, RGB(23, 19, 83).

#171353RGB(23, 19, 83)

HSL 244° · 63% 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

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 Overcast Basalt underneath Wrecking
HEX
#171353
RGB
rgb(23,19,83)
RGB%
rgb(9%,7.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(244,63%,20%)
HSV
hsv(244,77%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,77,0,67)
LAB
lab(11,25,-38)
LCH
lch(11,45,303)
sRGB
(0.09,0.075,0.325)
HEX8
#171353ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023019083

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
63%
Hue
244°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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