Deep Ash beneath Moldering

#232966 RGB(35,41,102)

About this color

Deep Ash beneath Moldering is rendered by screens as RGB(35, 41, 102) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#232966RGB(35, 41, 102)

HSL 235° · 49% saturation · 27% 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
Deep Ash beneath Moldering
HEX
#232966
RGB
rgb(35,41,102)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,16.1%,40%)
HSL
hsl(235,49%,27%)
HSV
hsv(235,66%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,60,0,60)
LAB
lab(20,19,-37)
LCH
lch(20,42,297)
sRGB
(0.137,0.161,0.4)
HEX8
#232966ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035041102

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
49%
Hue
235°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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