The Hellish Burial toward Graying

#252b5b RGB(37,43,91)

About this color

The Hellish Burial toward Graying settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #252b5b, RGB(37, 43, 91).

#252b5bRGB(37, 43, 91)

HSL 233° · 42% saturation · 25% lightness

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Psychology

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

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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

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.

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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.

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Color formats

Name
The Hellish Burial toward Graying
HEX
#252b5b
RGB
rgb(37,43,91)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,16.9%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(233,42%,25%)
HSV
hsv(233,59%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,53,0,64)
LAB
lab(20,13,-30)
LCH
lch(20,33,293)
sRGB
(0.145,0.169,0.357)
HEX8
#252b5bff
CSS Name
Decimal
037043091

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
42%
Hue
233°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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