The Basalt within Abandoned Hounding

#1e3152 RGB(30,49,82)

About this color

The Basalt within Abandoned Hounding reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #1e3152, RGB(30, 49, 82).

#1e3152RGB(30, 49, 82)

HSL 218° · 46% saturation · 22% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Basalt within Abandoned Hounding
HEX
#1e3152
RGB
rgb(30,49,82)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,19.2%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(218,46%,22%)
HSV
hsv(218,63%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,40,0,68)
LAB
lab(20,4,-22)
LCH
lch(20,22,280)
sRGB
(0.118,0.192,0.322)
HEX8
#1e3152ff
CSS Name
Decimal
030049082

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
46%
Hue
218°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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