The Infernal Basalt past Hounding

#1c183b RGB(28,24,59)

About this color

The Infernal Basalt past Hounding occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1c183b — RGB(28, 24, 59).

#1c183bRGB(28, 24, 59)

HSL 247° · 42% saturation · 16% 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
The Infernal Basalt past Hounding
HEX
#1c183b
RGB
rgb(28,24,59)
RGB%
rgb(11%,9.4%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(247,42%,16%)
HSV
hsv(247,59%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,59,0,77)
LAB
lab(11,13,-22)
LCH
lch(11,26,301)
sRGB
(0.11,0.094,0.231)
HEX8
#1c183bff
CSS Name
Decimal
028024059

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
42%
Hue
247°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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