Solemn Basalt among Shrinking

#1e2f5c RGB(30,47,92)

About this color

Solemn Basalt among Shrinking is rendered by screens as RGB(30, 47, 92) — a dark, vivid blue hue.

#1e2f5cRGB(30, 47, 92)

HSL 224° · 51% saturation · 24% 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
Solemn Basalt among Shrinking
HEX
#1e2f5c
RGB
rgb(30,47,92)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,18.4%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(224,51%,24%)
HSV
hsv(224,67%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,49,0,64)
LAB
lab(20,9,-29)
LCH
lch(20,30,287)
sRGB
(0.118,0.184,0.361)
HEX8
#1e2f5cff
CSS Name
Decimal
030047092

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
51%
Hue
224°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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