The Withered Cavern behind the Graying

#253265 RGB(37,50,101)

About this color

The Withered Cavern behind the Graying presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #253265 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#253265RGB(37, 50, 101)

HSL 228° · 46% saturation · 27% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Withered Cavern behind the Graying
HEX
#253265
RGB
rgb(37,50,101)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,19.6%,39.6%)
HSL
hsl(228,46%,27%)
HSV
hsv(228,63%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,50,0,60)
LAB
lab(22,12,-32)
LCH
lch(22,34,291)
sRGB
(0.145,0.196,0.396)
HEX8
#253265ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037050101

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
46%
Hue
228°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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