What the Burial upon Brooding Wearing

#212a49 RGB(33,42,73)

About this color

What the Burial upon Brooding Wearing is a dark blue with a moderate character, positioned at #212a49 on the color spectrum.

#212a49RGB(33, 42, 73)

HSL 227° · 38% saturation · 21% 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 Burial upon Brooding Wearing
HEX
#212a49
RGB
rgb(33,42,73)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,16.5%,28.6%)
HSL
hsl(227,38%,21%)
HSV
hsv(227,55%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,42,0,71)
LAB
lab(18,6,-21)
LCH
lch(18,22,286)
sRGB
(0.129,0.165,0.286)
HEX8
#212a49ff
CSS Name
Decimal
033042073

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
38%
Hue
227°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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