When Moribund Cavern amidst Suffocating

#171453 RGB(23,20,83)

About this color

When Moribund Cavern amidst Suffocating settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #171453, RGB(23, 20, 83).

#171453RGB(23, 20, 83)

HSL 243° · 61% saturation · 20% 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 formats

Name
When Moribund Cavern amidst Suffocating
HEX
#171453
RGB
rgb(23,20,83)
RGB%
rgb(9%,7.8%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(243,61%,20%)
HSV
hsv(243,76%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,76,0,67)
LAB
lab(11,24,-38)
LCH
lch(11,45,302)
sRGB
(0.09,0.078,0.325)
HEX8
#171453ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023020083

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
61%
Hue
243°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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