When Dour Char upon Withering

#323263 RGB(50,50,99)

About this color

When Dour Char upon Withering presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #323263 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#323263RGB(50, 50, 99)

HSL 240° · 33% saturation · 29% 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 dark 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
When Dour Char upon Withering
HEX
#323263
RGB
rgb(50,50,99)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,19.6%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(240,33%,29%)
HSV
hsv(240,49%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,49,0,61)
LAB
lab(23,15,-29)
LCH
lch(23,33,297)
sRGB
(0.196,0.196,0.388)
HEX8
#323263ff
CSS Name
Decimal
050050099

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
33%
Hue
240°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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