When Parched Carbon betwixt Clouding

#1e2353 RGB(30,35,83)

About this color

When Parched Carbon betwixt Clouding settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #1e2353, RGB(30, 35, 83).

#1e2353RGB(30, 35, 83)

HSL 234° · 47% saturation · 22% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Parched Carbon betwixt Clouding
HEX
#1e2353
RGB
rgb(30,35,83)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,13.7%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(234,47%,22%)
HSV
hsv(234,64%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,58,0,67)
LAB
lab(16,15,-30)
LCH
lch(16,34,297)
sRGB
(0.118,0.137,0.325)
HEX8
#1e2353ff
CSS Name
Decimal
030035083

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
47%
Hue
234°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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