The Ghostly Boulder before Extinguishing

#171970 RGB(23,25,112)

About this color

The Ghostly Boulder before Extinguishing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #171970 — RGB(23, 25, 112).

#171970RGB(23, 25, 112)

HSL 239° · 66% saturation · 26% 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 formats

Name
The Ghostly Boulder before Extinguishing
HEX
#171970
RGB
rgb(23,25,112)
RGB%
rgb(9%,9.8%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(239,66%,26%)
HSV
hsv(239,79%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(79,78,0,56)
LAB
lab(16,32,-50)
LCH
lch(16,59,303)
sRGB
(0.09,0.098,0.439)
HEX8
#171970ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023025112

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
66%
Hue
239°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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