The Weathered Basalt betwixt Dissolving

#25284b RGB(37,40,75)

About this color

The Weathered Basalt betwixt Dissolving is rendered by screens as RGB(37, 40, 75) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#25284bRGB(37, 40, 75)

HSL 235° · 34% saturation · 22% 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
The Weathered Basalt betwixt Dissolving
HEX
#25284b
RGB
rgb(37,40,75)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,15.7%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(235,34%,22%)
HSV
hsv(235,51%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,47,0,71)
LAB
lab(18,10,-22)
LCH
lch(18,24,294)
sRGB
(0.145,0.157,0.294)
HEX8
#25284bff
CSS Name
Decimal
037040075

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
34%
Hue
235°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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