The Dejected Basalt before the Rusting

#222e45 RGB(34,46,69)

About this color

The Dejected Basalt before the Rusting occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #222e45 — RGB(34, 46, 69).

#222e45RGB(34, 46, 69)

HSL 219° · 34% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
The Dejected Basalt before the Rusting
HEX
#222e45
RGB
rgb(34,46,69)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,18%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(219,34%,20%)
HSV
hsv(219,51%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,33,0,73)
LAB
lab(19,2,-16)
LCH
lch(19,16,277)
sRGB
(0.133,0.18,0.271)
HEX8
#222e45ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034046069

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
34%
Hue
219°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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