When Sightless Cave Around Hollowing

#172f7e RGB(23,47,126)

About this color

When Sightless Cave Around Hollowing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #172f7e — RGB(23, 47, 126).

#172f7eRGB(23, 47, 126)

HSL 226° · 69% saturation · 29% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sightless Cave Around Hollowing
HEX
#172f7e
RGB
rgb(23,47,126)
RGB%
rgb(9%,18.4%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(226,69%,29%)
HSV
hsv(226,82%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,63,0,51)
LAB
lab(23,22,-47)
LCH
lch(23,52,295)
sRGB
(0.09,0.184,0.494)
HEX8
#172f7eff
CSS Name
Decimal
023047126

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
69%
Hue
226°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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