Mourning Bedrock circa Lingering

#1e466c RGB(30,70,108)

About this color

Mourning Bedrock circa Lingering settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #1e466c, RGB(30, 70, 108).

#1e466cRGB(30, 70, 108)

HSL 209° · 57% saturation · 27% 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 formats

Name
Mourning Bedrock circa Lingering
HEX
#1e466c
RGB
rgb(30,70,108)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,27.5%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(209,57%,27%)
HSV
hsv(209,72%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,35,0,58)
LAB
lab(29,0,-26)
LCH
lch(29,26,270)
sRGB
(0.118,0.275,0.424)
HEX8
#1e466cff
CSS Name
Decimal
030070108

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
57%
Hue
209°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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