The Estranged Basalt During the Clouding

#114055 RGB(17,64,85)

About this color

The Estranged Basalt During the Clouding occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #114055 — RGB(17, 64, 85).

#114055RGB(17, 64, 85)

HSL 199° · 67% saturation · 20% 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
The Estranged Basalt During the Clouding
HEX
#114055
RGB
rgb(17,64,85)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,25.1%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(199,67%,20%)
HSV
hsv(199,80%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(80,25,0,67)
LAB
lab(25,-8,-17)
LCH
lch(25,19,245)
sRGB
(0.067,0.251,0.333)
HEX8
#114055ff
CSS Name
Decimal
017064085

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
67%
Hue
199°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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