When Drained Basalt opposite Quelling

#384153 RGB(56,65,83)

About this color

When Drained Basalt opposite Quelling occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #384153 — RGB(56, 65, 83).

#384153RGB(56, 65, 83)

HSL 220° · 19% 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

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 Drained Basalt opposite Quelling
HEX
#384153
RGB
rgb(56,65,83)
RGB%
rgb(22%,25.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(220,19%,27%)
HSV
hsv(220,33%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,22,0,67)
LAB
lab(27,1,-12)
LCH
lch(27,12,275)
sRGB
(0.22,0.255,0.325)
HEX8
#384153ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056065083

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
19%
Hue
220°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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