When Somber Cave atop Draining

#222163 RGB(34,33,99)

About this color

When Somber Cave atop Draining settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #222163, RGB(34, 33, 99).

#222163RGB(34, 33, 99)

HSL 241° · 50% saturation · 26% 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
When Somber Cave atop Draining
HEX
#222163
RGB
rgb(34,33,99)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,12.9%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(241,50%,26%)
HSV
hsv(241,67%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,67,0,61)
LAB
lab(17,23,-39)
LCH
lch(17,45,301)
sRGB
(0.133,0.129,0.388)
HEX8
#222163ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034033099

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
50%
Hue
241°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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