When Aged Ash into Decaying

#373d4e RGB(55,61,78)

About this color

When Aged Ash into Decaying settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #373d4e, RGB(55, 61, 78).

#373d4eRGB(55, 61, 78)

HSL 224° · 17% saturation · 26% 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 Aged Ash into Decaying
HEX
#373d4e
RGB
rgb(55,61,78)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,23.9%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(224,17%,26%)
HSV
hsv(224,29%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,22,0,69)
LAB
lab(26,2,-11)
LCH
lch(26,11,280)
sRGB
(0.216,0.239,0.306)
HEX8
#373d4eff
CSS Name
Decimal
055061078

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
17%
Hue
224°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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