When Brooding Basalt upon Curdling

#221553 RGB(34,21,83)

About this color

When Brooding Basalt upon Curdling presents itself as a dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #221553 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#221553RGB(34, 21, 83)

HSL 253° · 60% saturation · 20% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Brooding Basalt upon Curdling
HEX
#221553
RGB
rgb(34,21,83)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,8.2%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(253,60%,20%)
HSV
hsv(253,75%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,75,0,67)
LAB
lab(13,25,-36)
LCH
lch(13,44,305)
sRGB
(0.133,0.082,0.325)
HEX8
#221553ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034021083

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
60%
Hue
253°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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