What the Basalt by Stygian Vanishing

#172969 RGB(23,41,105)

About this color

What the Basalt by Stygian Vanishing settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #172969, RGB(23, 41, 105).

#172969RGB(23, 41, 105)

HSL 227° · 64% saturation · 25% 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
What the Basalt by Stygian Vanishing
HEX
#172969
RGB
rgb(23,41,105)
RGB%
rgb(9%,16.1%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(227,64%,25%)
HSV
hsv(227,78%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,61,0,59)
LAB
lab(19,18,-40)
LCH
lch(19,44,294)
sRGB
(0.09,0.161,0.412)
HEX8
#172969ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023041105

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
64%
Hue
227°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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