When Murky Boulder without Curdling

#22254e RGB(34,37,78)

About this color

When Murky Boulder without Curdling is rendered by screens as RGB(34, 37, 78) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#22254eRGB(34, 37, 78)

HSL 236° · 39% saturation · 22% 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 without Curdling
HEX
#22254e
RGB
rgb(34,37,78)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,14.5%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(236,39%,22%)
HSV
hsv(236,56%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,53,0,69)
LAB
lab(17,12,-26)
LCH
lch(17,29,295)
sRGB
(0.133,0.145,0.306)
HEX8
#22254eff
CSS Name
Decimal
034037078

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
39%
Hue
236°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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