When the Desperate Boulder into Burning

#314758 RGB(49,71,88)

About this color

When the Desperate Boulder into Burning settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #314758, RGB(49, 71, 88).

#314758RGB(49, 71, 88)

HSL 206° · 28% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When the Desperate Boulder into Burning
HEX
#314758
RGB
rgb(49,71,88)
RGB%
rgb(19.2%,27.8%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(206,28%,27%)
HSV
hsv(206,44%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,19,0,65)
LAB
lab(29,-3,-13)
LCH
lch(29,13,257)
sRGB
(0.192,0.278,0.345)
HEX8
#314758ff
CSS Name
Decimal
049071088

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
28%
Hue
206°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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