Parched Basalt over the Embittering

#2b1f51 RGB(43,31,81)

About this color

Parched Basalt over the Embittering is rendered by screens as RGB(43, 31, 81) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2b1f51RGB(43, 31, 81)

HSL 254° · 45% saturation · 22% 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
Parched Basalt over the Embittering
HEX
#2b1f51
RGB
rgb(43,31,81)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,12.2%,31.8%)
HSL
hsl(254,45%,22%)
HSV
hsv(254,62%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,62,0,68)
LAB
lab(16,20,-29)
LCH
lch(16,35,305)
sRGB
(0.169,0.122,0.318)
HEX8
#2b1f51ff
CSS Name
Decimal
043031081

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
45%
Hue
254°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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