When Corroded Basalt till Shrinking

#211e43 RGB(33,30,67)

About this color

When Corroded Basalt till Shrinking settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #211e43, RGB(33, 30, 67).

#211e43RGB(33, 30, 67)

HSL 245° · 38% saturation · 19% 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
When Corroded Basalt till Shrinking
HEX
#211e43
RGB
rgb(33,30,67)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,11.8%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(245,38%,19%)
HSV
hsv(245,55%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,55,0,74)
LAB
lab(14,13,-23)
LCH
lch(14,26,299)
sRGB
(0.129,0.118,0.263)
HEX8
#211e43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
033030067

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
38%
Hue
245°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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