The Embittered Basalt upon the Trampling

#1b2a55 RGB(27,42,85)

About this color

The Embittered Basalt upon the Trampling occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1b2a55 — RGB(27, 42, 85).

#1b2a55RGB(27, 42, 85)

HSL 224° · 52% saturation · 22% 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
The Embittered Basalt upon the Trampling
HEX
#1b2a55
RGB
rgb(27,42,85)
RGB%
rgb(10.6%,16.5%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(224,52%,22%)
HSV
hsv(224,68%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,51,0,67)
LAB
lab(18,10,-28)
LCH
lch(18,30,290)
sRGB
(0.106,0.165,0.333)
HEX8
#1b2a55ff
CSS Name
Decimal
027042085

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
52%
Hue
224°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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