The Piteous Brine down the Ravaging

#212435 RGB(33,36,53)

About this color

The Piteous Brine down the Ravaging occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #212435 — RGB(33, 36, 53).

#212435RGB(33, 36, 53)

HSL 231° · 23% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Piteous Brine down the Ravaging
HEX
#212435
RGB
rgb(33,36,53)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,14.1%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(231,23%,17%)
HSV
hsv(231,38%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,32,0,79)
LAB
lab(15,4,-12)
LCH
lch(15,13,288)
sRGB
(0.129,0.141,0.208)
HEX8
#212435ff
CSS Name
Decimal
033036053

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
23%
Hue
231°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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