When Doleful Cairn despite Parching

#1c117e RGB(28,17,126)

About this color

When Doleful Cairn despite Parching occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1c117e — RGB(28, 17, 126).

#1c117eRGB(28, 17, 126)

HSL 246° · 76% saturation · 28% 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 Doleful Cairn despite Parching
HEX
#1c117e
RGB
rgb(28,17,126)
RGB%
rgb(11%,6.7%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(246,76%,28%)
HSV
hsv(246,87%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,87,0,51)
LAB
lab(16,41,-58)
LCH
lch(16,71,305)
sRGB
(0.11,0.067,0.494)
HEX8
#1c117eff
CSS Name
Decimal
028017126

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
76%
Hue
246°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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