Empty Burial under Smothering

#37525c RGB(55,82,92)

About this color

Empty Burial under Smothering is a moderate, dark blue tone, fixed at #37525c in the RGB color space.

#37525cRGB(55, 82, 92)

HSL 196° · 25% saturation · 29% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
Empty Burial under Smothering
HEX
#37525c
RGB
rgb(55,82,92)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,32.2%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(196,25%,29%)
HSV
hsv(196,40%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,11,0,64)
LAB
lab(33,-7,-9)
LCH
lch(33,11,232)
sRGB
(0.216,0.322,0.361)
HEX8
#37525cff
CSS Name
Decimal
055082092

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
25%
Hue
196°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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