When Embittered Basalt out Rusting

#1c576e RGB(28,87,110)

About this color

When Embittered Basalt out Rusting is rendered by screens as RGB(28, 87, 110) — a dark, vivid blue hue.

#1c576eRGB(28, 87, 110)

HSL 197° · 59% saturation · 27% 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 Embittered Basalt out Rusting
HEX
#1c576e
RGB
rgb(28,87,110)
RGB%
rgb(11%,34.1%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(197,59%,27%)
HSV
hsv(197,75%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,21,0,57)
LAB
lab(34,-11,-19)
LCH
lch(34,22,240)
sRGB
(0.11,0.341,0.431)
HEX8
#1c576eff
CSS Name
Decimal
028087110

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
59%
Hue
197°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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