When Dreary Boulder outside Bleeding

#1e263e RGB(30,38,62)

About this color

When Dreary Boulder outside Bleeding is a dark blue with a moderate character, positioned at #1e263e on the color spectrum.

#1e263eRGB(30, 38, 62)

HSL 225° · 35% saturation · 18% 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 Dreary Boulder outside Bleeding
HEX
#1e263e
RGB
rgb(30,38,62)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,14.9%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(225,35%,18%)
HSV
hsv(225,52%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,39,0,76)
LAB
lab(16,4,-16)
LCH
lch(16,16,284)
sRGB
(0.118,0.149,0.243)
HEX8
#1e263eff
CSS Name
Decimal
030038062

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
35%
Hue
225°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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