When Dusky Basalt circa Trembling

#232533 RGB(35,37,51)

About this color

When Dusky Basalt circa Trembling presents itself as a dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #232533 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#232533RGB(35, 37, 51)

HSL 233° · 19% saturation · 17% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dusky Basalt circa Trembling
HEX
#232533
RGB
rgb(35,37,51)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,14.5%,20%)
HSL
hsl(233,19%,17%)
HSV
hsv(233,31%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,27,0,80)
LAB
lab(15,3,-9)
LCH
lch(15,9,288)
sRGB
(0.137,0.145,0.2)
HEX8
#232533ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035037051

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
19%
Hue
233°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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