The Carbon over Obscure Eroding

#1f1952 RGB(31,25,82)

About this color

The Carbon over Obscure Eroding carries its coordinates at #1f1952: a dark blue with vivid saturation.

#1f1952RGB(31, 25, 82)

HSL 246° · 53% saturation · 21% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Carbon over Obscure Eroding
HEX
#1f1952
RGB
rgb(31,25,82)
RGB%
rgb(12.2%,9.8%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(246,53%,21%)
HSV
hsv(246,70%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,70,0,68)
LAB
lab(13,22,-34)
LCH
lch(13,40,303)
sRGB
(0.122,0.098,0.322)
HEX8
#1f1952ff
CSS Name
Decimal
031025082

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
53%
Hue
246°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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