Tarnished Basalt off Clouding

#2d147c RGB(45,20,124)

About this color

Tarnished Basalt off Clouding occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2d147c — RGB(45, 20, 124).

#2d147cRGB(45, 20, 124)

HSL 254° · 72% saturation · 28% 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
Tarnished Basalt off Clouding
HEX
#2d147c
RGB
rgb(45,20,124)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,7.8%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(254,72%,28%)
HSV
hsv(254,84%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,84,0,51)
LAB
lab(18,41,-54)
LCH
lch(18,68,307)
sRGB
(0.176,0.078,0.486)
HEX8
#2d147cff
CSS Name
Decimal
045020124

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
72%
Hue
254°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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