When Shadowy Brine circa Descending

#173773 RGB(23,55,115)

About this color

When Shadowy Brine circa Descending settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #173773, RGB(23, 55, 115).

#173773RGB(23, 55, 115)

HSL 219° · 67% saturation · 27% 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 Shadowy Brine circa Descending
HEX
#173773
RGB
rgb(23,55,115)
RGB%
rgb(9%,21.6%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(219,67%,27%)
HSV
hsv(219,80%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(80,52,0,55)
LAB
lab(24,12,-38)
LCH
lch(24,40,288)
sRGB
(0.09,0.216,0.451)
HEX8
#173773ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023055115

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
67%
Hue
219°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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