The Ash atop Weathered Rusting

#343662 RGB(52,54,98)

About this color

The Ash atop Weathered Rusting occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #343662 — RGB(52, 54, 98).

#343662RGB(52, 54, 98)

HSL 237° · 31% saturation · 29% 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
The Ash atop Weathered Rusting
HEX
#343662
RGB
rgb(52,54,98)
RGB%
rgb(20.4%,21.2%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(237,31%,29%)
HSV
hsv(237,47%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,45,0,62)
LAB
lab(24,12,-26)
LCH
lch(24,29,295)
sRGB
(0.204,0.212,0.384)
HEX8
#343662ff
CSS Name
Decimal
052054098

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
31%
Hue
237°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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