The Lamenting Boulder circa the Lapsing

#172b35 RGB(23,43,53)

About this color

The Lamenting Boulder circa the Lapsing is rendered by screens as RGB(23, 43, 53) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#172b35RGB(23, 43, 53)

HSL 200° · 39% saturation · 15% 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 Lamenting Boulder circa the Lapsing
HEX
#172b35
RGB
rgb(23,43,53)
RGB%
rgb(9%,16.9%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(200,39%,15%)
HSV
hsv(200,57%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,19,0,79)
LAB
lab(16,-5,-9)
LCH
lch(16,10,241)
sRGB
(0.09,0.169,0.208)
HEX8
#172b35ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023043053

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
39%
Hue
200°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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