When Perished Ash outside Submerging

#17273e RGB(23,39,62)

About this color

When Perished Ash outside Submerging settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #17273e, RGB(23, 39, 62).

#17273eRGB(23, 39, 62)

HSL 215° · 46% 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 formats

Name
When Perished Ash outside Submerging
HEX
#17273e
RGB
rgb(23,39,62)
RGB%
rgb(9%,15.3%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(215,46%,17%)
HSV
hsv(215,63%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,37,0,76)
LAB
lab(15,2,-17)
LCH
lch(15,17,277)
sRGB
(0.09,0.153,0.243)
HEX8
#17273eff
CSS Name
Decimal
023039062

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
46%
Hue
215°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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