When Pale Ash before Grinding

#273163 RGB(39,49,99)

About this color

When Pale Ash before Grinding reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #273163, RGB(39, 49, 99).

#273163RGB(39, 49, 99)

HSL 230° · 43% 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
When Pale Ash before Grinding
HEX
#273163
RGB
rgb(39,49,99)
RGB%
rgb(15.3%,19.2%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(230,43%,27%)
HSV
hsv(230,61%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,51,0,61)
LAB
lab(22,13,-31)
LCH
lch(22,34,293)
sRGB
(0.153,0.192,0.388)
HEX8
#273163ff
CSS Name
Decimal
039049099

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
43%
Hue
230°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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