When the Melancholy Cavern within Plaguing

#1e2638 RGB(30,38,56)

About this color

When the Melancholy Cavern within Plaguing reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #1e2638, RGB(30, 38, 56).

#1e2638RGB(30, 38, 56)

HSL 222° · 30% saturation · 17% 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 the Melancholy Cavern within Plaguing
HEX
#1e2638
RGB
rgb(30,38,56)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,14.9%,22%)
HSL
hsl(222,30%,17%)
HSV
hsv(222,46%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,32,0,78)
LAB
lab(15,2,-13)
LCH
lch(15,13,279)
sRGB
(0.118,0.149,0.22)
HEX8
#1e2638ff
CSS Name
Decimal
030038056

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
30%
Hue
222°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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