When the Parched Boulder until Clouding

#375058 RGB(55,80,88)

About this color

When the Parched Boulder until Clouding settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #375058, RGB(55, 80, 88).

#375058RGB(55, 80, 88)

HSL 195° · 23% saturation · 28% 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 Parched Boulder until Clouding
HEX
#375058
RGB
rgb(55,80,88)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,31.4%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(195,23%,28%)
HSV
hsv(195,37%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,9,0,65)
LAB
lab(32,-7,-8)
LCH
lch(32,11,229)
sRGB
(0.216,0.314,0.345)
HEX8
#375058ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055080088

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
23%
Hue
195°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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