When Sepulchral Basalt alongside Shrinking

#2a1183 RGB(42,17,131)

About this color

When Sepulchral Basalt alongside Shrinking occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a1183 — RGB(42, 17, 131).

#2a1183RGB(42, 17, 131)

HSL 253° · 77% saturation · 29% 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 Sepulchral Basalt alongside Shrinking
HEX
#2a1183
RGB
rgb(42,17,131)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,6.7%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(253,77%,29%)
HSV
hsv(253,87%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,87,0,49)
LAB
lab(18,44,-58)
LCH
lch(18,73,307)
sRGB
(0.165,0.067,0.514)
HEX8
#2a1183ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042017131

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
77%
Hue
253°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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