When Eroded Carbon after Bleeding

#262c33 RGB(38,44,51)

About this color

When Eroded Carbon after Bleeding occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #262c33 — RGB(38, 44, 51).

#262c33RGB(38, 44, 51)

HSL 212° · 15% saturation · 17% 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 Eroded Carbon after Bleeding
HEX
#262c33
RGB
rgb(38,44,51)
RGB%
rgb(14.9%,17.3%,20%)
HSL
hsl(212,15%,17%)
HSV
hsv(212,25%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,14,0,80)
LAB
lab(18,-1,-5)
LCH
lch(18,5,259)
sRGB
(0.149,0.173,0.2)
HEX8
#262c33ff
CSS Name
Decimal
038044051

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
15%
Hue
212°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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