When Dead Bedrock atop Decaying

#374053 RGB(55,64,83)

About this color

When Dead Bedrock atop Decaying reads as dark and muted — a blue tone recorded at #374053, RGB(55, 64, 83).

#374053RGB(55, 64, 83)

HSL 221° · 20% saturation · 27% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When Dead Bedrock atop Decaying
HEX
#374053
RGB
rgb(55,64,83)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,25.1%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(221,20%,27%)
HSV
hsv(221,34%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,23,0,67)
LAB
lab(27,2,-13)
LCH
lch(27,13,279)
sRGB
(0.216,0.251,0.325)
HEX8
#374053ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055064083

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
20%
Hue
221°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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