The Cursed Basalt down the Grieving

#040525 RGB(4,5,37)

About this color

The Cursed Basalt down the Grieving reads as deep and intense — a blue tone recorded at #040525, RGB(4, 5, 37).

#040525RGB(4, 5, 37)

HSL 238° · 80% saturation · 8% 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

In practical terms, a deep blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Cursed Basalt down the Grieving
HEX
#040525
RGB
rgb(4,5,37)
RGB%
rgb(1.6%,2%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(238,80%,8%)
HSV
hsv(238,89%,15%)
CMYK
cmyk(89,86,0,85)
LAB
lab(2,8,-19)
LCH
lch(2,21,293)
sRGB
(0.016,0.02,0.145)
HEX8
#040525ff
CSS Name
Decimal
004005037

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
80%
Hue
238°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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