When Leaden Bedrock behind Howling

#140e43 RGB(20,14,67)

About this color

When Leaden Bedrock behind Howling occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #140e43 — RGB(20, 14, 67).

#140e43RGB(20, 14, 67)

HSL 247° · 65% saturation · 16% 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 Leaden Bedrock behind Howling
HEX
#140e43
RGB
rgb(20,14,67)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,5.5%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(247,65%,16%)
HSV
hsv(247,79%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,79,0,74)
LAB
lab(8,21,-32)
LCH
lch(8,38,303)
sRGB
(0.078,0.055,0.263)
HEX8
#140e43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020014067

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
65%
Hue
247°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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