Ashen Cave over the Shrinking

#1e3d6a RGB(30,61,106)

About this color

Ashen Cave over the Shrinking occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1e3d6a — RGB(30, 61, 106).

#1e3d6aRGB(30, 61, 106)

HSL 216° · 56% saturation · 27% 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
Ashen Cave over the Shrinking
HEX
#1e3d6a
RGB
rgb(30,61,106)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,23.9%,41.6%)
HSL
hsl(216,56%,27%)
HSV
hsv(216,72%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,42,0,58)
LAB
lab(26,5,-30)
LCH
lch(26,30,279)
sRGB
(0.118,0.239,0.416)
HEX8
#1e3d6aff
CSS Name
Decimal
030061106

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
56%
Hue
216°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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