When Dusky Basalt on Lapsing

#172b43 RGB(23,43,67)

About this color

When Dusky Basalt on Lapsing reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #172b43, RGB(23, 43, 67).

#172b43RGB(23, 43, 67)

HSL 213° · 49% saturation · 18% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dusky Basalt on Lapsing
HEX
#172b43
RGB
rgb(23,43,67)
RGB%
rgb(9%,16.9%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(213,49%,18%)
HSV
hsv(213,66%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,36,0,74)
LAB
lab(17,1,-18)
LCH
lch(17,18,273)
sRGB
(0.09,0.169,0.263)
HEX8
#172b43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023043067

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
49%
Hue
213°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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