The Lost Cave round the Devouring

#174055 RGB(23,64,85)

About this color

The Lost Cave round the Devouring occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #174055 — RGB(23, 64, 85).

#174055RGB(23, 64, 85)

HSL 200° · 57% saturation · 21% 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 Lost Cave round the Devouring
HEX
#174055
RGB
rgb(23,64,85)
RGB%
rgb(9%,25.1%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(200,57%,21%)
HSV
hsv(200,73%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,25,0,67)
LAB
lab(25,-7,-17)
LCH
lch(25,18,248)
sRGB
(0.09,0.251,0.333)
HEX8
#174055ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023064085

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
57%
Hue
200°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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