The Basalt toward Jagged Trampling

#252f52 RGB(37,47,82)

About this color

The Basalt toward Jagged Trampling settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #252f52, RGB(37, 47, 82).

#252f52RGB(37, 47, 82)

HSL 227° · 38% saturation · 23% 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 Basalt toward Jagged Trampling
HEX
#252f52
RGB
rgb(37,47,82)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,18.4%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(227,38%,23%)
HSV
hsv(227,55%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,43,0,68)
LAB
lab(20,7,-23)
LCH
lch(20,24,287)
sRGB
(0.145,0.184,0.322)
HEX8
#252f52ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037047082

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
38%
Hue
227°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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