The Basalt without Ashen Ebbing

#08118d RGB(8,17,141)

About this color

The Basalt without Ashen Ebbing reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #08118d, RGB(8, 17, 141).

#08118dRGB(8, 17, 141)

HSL 236° · 89% 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 formats

Name
The Basalt without Ashen Ebbing
HEX
#08118d
RGB
rgb(8,17,141)
RGB%
rgb(3.1%,6.7%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(236,89%,29%)
HSV
hsv(236,94%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,88,0,45)
LAB
lab(17,45,-66)
LCH
lch(17,80,304)
sRGB
(0.031,0.067,0.553)
HEX8
#08118dff
CSS Name
Decimal
008017141

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
89%
Hue
236°
Chroma
80
Temperature
WarmCool
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