When Murky Boulder beside Sinking

#221263 RGB(34,18,99)

About this color

When Murky Boulder beside Sinking is rendered by screens as RGB(34, 18, 99) — a dark, vivid blue hue.

#221263RGB(34, 18, 99)

HSL 252° · 69% saturation · 23% 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
When Murky Boulder beside Sinking
HEX
#221263
RGB
rgb(34,18,99)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,7.1%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(252,69%,23%)
HSV
hsv(252,82%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,82,0,61)
LAB
lab(14,32,-45)
LCH
lch(14,55,305)
sRGB
(0.133,0.071,0.388)
HEX8
#221263ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034018099

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
69%
Hue
252°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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