Lightless Cavern atop Deadening

#374046 RGB(55,64,70)

About this color

Lightless Cavern atop Deadening occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #374046 — RGB(55, 64, 70).

#374046RGB(55, 64, 70)

HSL 204° · 12% saturation · 25% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Lightless Cavern atop Deadening
HEX
#374046
RGB
rgb(55,64,70)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,25.1%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(204,12%,25%)
HSV
hsv(204,21%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(21,9,0,73)
LAB
lab(27,-2,-5)
LCH
lch(27,5,248)
sRGB
(0.216,0.251,0.275)
HEX8
#374046ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055064070

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
12%
Hue
204°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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