The Basalt down Dim Besieging

#28363d RGB(40,54,61)

About this color

The Basalt down Dim Besieging occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #28363d — RGB(40, 54, 61).

#28363dRGB(40, 54, 61)

HSL 200° · 21% 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 Basalt down Dim Besieging
HEX
#28363d
RGB
rgb(40,54,61)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,21.2%,23.9%)
HSL
hsl(200,21%,20%)
HSV
hsv(200,34%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,11,0,76)
LAB
lab(22,-4,-6)
LCH
lch(22,7,236)
sRGB
(0.157,0.212,0.239)
HEX8
#28363dff
CSS Name
Decimal
040054061

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
21%
Hue
200°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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