Dusky Burial without the Defiling

#234d61 RGB(35,77,97)

About this color

Dusky Burial without the Defiling occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #234d61 — RGB(35, 77, 97).

#234d61RGB(35, 77, 97)

HSL 199° · 47% saturation · 26% 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 formats

Name
Dusky Burial without the Defiling
HEX
#234d61
RGB
rgb(35,77,97)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,30.2%,38%)
HSL
hsl(199,47%,26%)
HSV
hsv(199,64%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,21,0,62)
LAB
lab(31,-8,-16)
LCH
lch(31,18,243)
sRGB
(0.137,0.302,0.38)
HEX8
#234d61ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035077097

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
47%
Hue
199°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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