The Cave behind Piteous Suffocating

#1c1c62 RGB(28,28,98)

About this color

The Cave behind Piteous Suffocating occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1c1c62 — RGB(28, 28, 98).

#1c1c62RGB(28, 28, 98)

HSL 240° · 56% saturation · 25% 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 Cave behind Piteous Suffocating
HEX
#1c1c62
RGB
rgb(28,28,98)
RGB%
rgb(11%,11%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(240,56%,25%)
HSV
hsv(240,71%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,71,0,62)
LAB
lab(15,25,-41)
LCH
lch(15,48,301)
sRGB
(0.11,0.11,0.384)
HEX8
#1c1c62ff
CSS Name
Decimal
028028098

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
56%
Hue
240°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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