The Remorseless Basalt toward the Shrinking

#142835 RGB(20,40,53)

About this color

The Remorseless Basalt toward the Shrinking presents itself as a deep, moderate blue shade, sitting at #142835 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#142835RGB(20, 40, 53)

HSL 204° · 45% saturation · 14% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a deep blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Remorseless Basalt toward the Shrinking
HEX
#142835
RGB
rgb(20,40,53)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,15.7%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(204,45%,14%)
HSV
hsv(204,62%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,25,0,79)
LAB
lab(15,-3,-11)
LCH
lch(15,11,255)
sRGB
(0.078,0.157,0.208)
HEX8
#142835ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020040053

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
45%
Hue
204°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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