When the Moonless Basalt until Weeping

#2f5668 RGB(47,86,104)

About this color

When the Moonless Basalt until Weeping is rendered by screens as RGB(47, 86, 104) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2f5668RGB(47, 86, 104)

HSL 199° · 38% saturation · 30% 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 formats

Name
When the Moonless Basalt until Weeping
HEX
#2f5668
RGB
rgb(47,86,104)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,33.7%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(199,38%,30%)
HSV
hsv(199,55%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,17,0,59)
LAB
lab(35,-8,-15)
LCH
lch(35,17,242)
sRGB
(0.184,0.337,0.408)
HEX8
#2f5668ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047086104

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
38%
Hue
199°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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