What the Grave-toned Brook before Setting

#1f2d7f RGB(31,45,127)

About this color

What the Grave-toned Brook before Setting is a dark blue with a vivid character, positioned at #1f2d7f on the color spectrum.

#1f2d7fRGB(31, 45, 127)

HSL 231° · 61% saturation · 31% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
What the Grave-toned Brook before Setting
HEX
#1f2d7f
RGB
rgb(31,45,127)
RGB%
rgb(12.2%,17.6%,49.8%)
HSL
hsl(231,61%,31%)
HSV
hsv(231,76%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,65,0,50)
LAB
lab(23,25,-48)
LCH
lch(23,54,298)
sRGB
(0.122,0.176,0.498)
HEX8
#1f2d7fff
CSS Name
Decimal
031045127

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
61%
Hue
231°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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