When Dead Char upon Deadening

#253c63 RGB(37,60,99)

About this color

When Dead Char upon Deadening occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #253c63 — RGB(37, 60, 99).

#253c63RGB(37, 60, 99)

HSL 218° · 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

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
When Dead Char upon Deadening
HEX
#253c63
RGB
rgb(37,60,99)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,23.5%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(218,46%,27%)
HSV
hsv(218,63%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,39,0,61)
LAB
lab(25,4,-26)
LCH
lch(25,26,279)
sRGB
(0.145,0.235,0.388)
HEX8
#253c63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037060099

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
46%
Hue
218°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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