Dusky Bedrock despite the Deepening

#253141 RGB(37,49,65)

About this color

Dusky Bedrock despite the Deepening occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #253141 — RGB(37, 49, 65).

#253141RGB(37, 49, 65)

HSL 214° · 27% saturation · 20% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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

🔵 Blue 🌑 Dark

Color formats

Name

Dusky Bedrock despite the Deepening

HEX

#253141

RGB

rgb(37,49,65)

RGB%

rgb(14.5%,19.2%,25.5%)