When Nocturnal Ash via Wracking

#1e253e RGB(30,37,62)

About this color

When Nocturnal Ash via Wracking reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #1e253e, RGB(30, 37, 62).

#1e253eRGB(30, 37, 62)

HSL 227° · 35% saturation · 18% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
When Nocturnal Ash via Wracking
HEX
#1e253e
RGB
rgb(30,37,62)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,14.5%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(227,35%,18%)
HSV
hsv(227,52%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,40,0,76)
LAB
lab(15,5,-17)
LCH
lch(15,18,286)
sRGB
(0.118,0.145,0.243)
HEX8
#1e253eff
CSS Name
Decimal
030037062

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
35%
Hue
227°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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