When Broken Ash alongside Dissolving

#212b5e RGB(33,43,94)

About this color

When Broken Ash alongside Dissolving occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #212b5e — RGB(33, 43, 94).

#212b5eRGB(33, 43, 94)

HSL 230° · 48% saturation · 25% 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
When Broken Ash alongside Dissolving
HEX
#212b5e
RGB
rgb(33,43,94)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,16.9%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(230,48%,25%)
HSV
hsv(230,65%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,54,0,63)
LAB
lab(19,14,-32)
LCH
lch(19,35,294)
sRGB
(0.129,0.169,0.369)
HEX8
#212b5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
033043094

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
48%
Hue
230°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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