The Corroded Basalt Around Wasting

#1f1b3b RGB(31,27,59)

About this color

The Corroded Basalt Around Wasting reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #1f1b3b, RGB(31, 27, 59).

#1f1b3bRGB(31, 27, 59)

HSL 248° · 37% saturation · 17% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Corroded Basalt Around Wasting
HEX
#1f1b3b
RGB
rgb(31,27,59)
RGB%
rgb(12.2%,10.6%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(248,37%,17%)
HSV
hsv(248,54%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,54,0,77)
LAB
lab(12,12,-20)
LCH
lch(12,23,301)
sRGB
(0.122,0.106,0.231)
HEX8
#1f1b3bff
CSS Name
Decimal
031027059

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
37%
Hue
248°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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