When Ruinous Basalt outside Dreading

#2f2653 RGB(47,38,83)

About this color

When Ruinous Basalt outside Dreading reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2f2653, RGB(47, 38, 83).

#2f2653RGB(47, 38, 83)

HSL 252° · 37% saturation · 24% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 Ruinous Basalt outside Dreading
HEX
#2f2653
RGB
rgb(47,38,83)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,14.9%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(252,37%,24%)
HSV
hsv(252,54%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,54,0,67)
LAB
lab(18,17,-26)
LCH
lch(18,31,303)
sRGB
(0.184,0.149,0.325)
HEX8
#2f2653ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047038083

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
37%
Hue
252°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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