When Dejected Cave near Brooding

#21404e RGB(33,64,78)

About this color

When Dejected Cave near Brooding settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #21404e, RGB(33, 64, 78).

#21404eRGB(33, 64, 78)

HSL 199° · 41% saturation · 22% 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 Dejected Cave near Brooding
HEX
#21404e
RGB
rgb(33,64,78)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,25.1%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(199,41%,22%)
HSV
hsv(199,58%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,18,0,69)
LAB
lab(25,-7,-12)
LCH
lch(25,14,240)
sRGB
(0.129,0.251,0.306)
HEX8
#21404eff
CSS Name
Decimal
033064078

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
41%
Hue
199°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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