The Bedrock underneath Dire Eroding

#232a52 RGB(35,42,82)

About this color

The Bedrock underneath Dire Eroding reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #232a52, RGB(35, 42, 82).

#232a52RGB(35, 42, 82)

HSL 231° · 40% saturation · 23% 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
The Bedrock underneath Dire Eroding
HEX
#232a52
RGB
rgb(35,42,82)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,16.5%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,40%,23%)
HSV
hsv(231,57%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,49,0,68)
LAB
lab(18,10,-25)
LCH
lch(18,27,292)
sRGB
(0.137,0.165,0.322)
HEX8
#232a52ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035042082

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
40%
Hue
231°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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