When Desolate Cave behind Dismaying

#383943 RGB(56,57,67)

About this color

When Desolate Cave behind Dismaying occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #383943 — RGB(56, 57, 67).

#383943RGB(56, 57, 67)

HSL 235° · 9% saturation · 24% 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
When Desolate Cave behind Dismaying
HEX
#383943
RGB
rgb(56,57,67)
RGB%
rgb(22%,22.4%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(235,9%,24%)
HSV
hsv(235,16%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,15,0,74)
LAB
lab(24,2,-6)
LCH
lch(24,6,288)
sRGB
(0.22,0.224,0.263)
HEX8
#383943ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056057067

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
9%
Hue
235°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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