Eroded Ash Since Rotting

#221f4c RGB(34,31,76)

About this color

Eroded Ash Since Rotting reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #221f4c, RGB(34, 31, 76).

#221f4cRGB(34, 31, 76)

HSL 244° · 42% saturation · 21% 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 formats

Name
Eroded Ash Since Rotting
HEX
#221f4c
RGB
rgb(34,31,76)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,12.2%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(244,42%,21%)
HSV
hsv(244,59%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,59,0,70)
LAB
lab(15,16,-28)
LCH
lch(15,32,300)
sRGB
(0.133,0.122,0.298)
HEX8
#221f4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
034031076

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
42%
Hue
244°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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