When the Sepulchral Cave before Emptying

#223138 RGB(34,49,56)

About this color

When the Sepulchral Cave before Emptying settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #223138, RGB(34, 49, 56).

#223138RGB(34, 49, 56)

HSL 199° · 24% saturation · 18% lightness

🧠

Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Sepulchral Cave before Emptying
HEX
#223138
RGB
rgb(34,49,56)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,19.2%,22%)
HSL
hsl(199,24%,18%)
HSV
hsv(199,39%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,13,0,78)
LAB
lab(19,-4,-6)
LCH
lch(19,7,236)
sRGB
(0.133,0.192,0.22)
HEX8
#223138ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034049056

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
24%
Hue
199°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share