The Grave Basalt through Withering

#21204b RGB(33,32,75)

About this color

The Grave Basalt through Withering is rendered by screens as RGB(33, 32, 75) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#21204bRGB(33, 32, 75)

HSL 241° · 40% saturation · 21% 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 formats

Name
The Grave Basalt through Withering
HEX
#21204b
RGB
rgb(33,32,75)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,12.5%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(241,40%,21%)
HSV
hsv(241,57%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,57,0,71)
LAB
lab(15,14,-27)
LCH
lch(15,30,297)
sRGB
(0.129,0.125,0.294)
HEX8
#21204bff
CSS Name
Decimal
033032075

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
40%
Hue
241°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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