Wretched Cave for Relenting

#17407c RGB(23,64,124)

About this color

Wretched Cave for Relenting settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #17407c, RGB(23, 64, 124).

#17407cRGB(23, 64, 124)

HSL 216° · 69% saturation · 29% 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
Wretched Cave for Relenting
HEX
#17407c
RGB
rgb(23,64,124)
RGB%
rgb(9%,25.1%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(216,69%,29%)
HSV
hsv(216,81%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(81,48,0,51)
LAB
lab(28,9,-38)
LCH
lch(28,39,283)
sRGB
(0.09,0.251,0.486)
HEX8
#17407cff
CSS Name
Decimal
023064124

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
69%
Hue
216°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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