The Estranged Carbon down Bemoaning

#181c3b RGB(24,28,59)

About this color

The Estranged Carbon down Bemoaning settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #181c3b, RGB(24, 28, 59).

#181c3bRGB(24, 28, 59)

HSL 233° · 42% saturation · 16% 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
The Estranged Carbon down Bemoaning
HEX
#181c3b
RGB
rgb(24,28,59)
RGB%
rgb(9.4%,11%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(233,42%,16%)
HSV
hsv(233,59%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,53,0,77)
LAB
lab(12,9,-21)
LCH
lch(12,23,293)
sRGB
(0.094,0.11,0.231)
HEX8
#181c3bff
CSS Name
Decimal
024028059

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
42%
Hue
233°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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