What the Harrowed Ash for Wasting

#171c3f RGB(23,28,63)

About this color

What the Harrowed Ash for Wasting settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #171c3f, RGB(23, 28, 63).

#171c3fRGB(23, 28, 63)

HSL 233° · 47% saturation · 17% 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
What the Harrowed Ash for Wasting
HEX
#171c3f
RGB
rgb(23,28,63)
RGB%
rgb(9%,11%,24.7%)
HSL
hsl(233,47%,17%)
HSV
hsv(233,63%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,56,0,75)
LAB
lab(12,10,-23)
LCH
lch(12,25,293)
sRGB
(0.09,0.11,0.247)
HEX8
#171c3fff
CSS Name
Decimal
023028063

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
47%
Hue
233°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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