When Dark Char outside Perishing

#2d4153 RGB(45,65,83)

About this color

When Dark Char outside Perishing is a dark blue with a moderate character, positioned at #2d4153 on the color spectrum.

#2d4153RGB(45, 65, 83)

HSL 208° · 30% saturation · 25% 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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dark Char outside Perishing
HEX
#2d4153
RGB
rgb(45,65,83)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,25.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(208,30%,25%)
HSV
hsv(208,46%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,22,0,67)
LAB
lab(27,-2,-13)
LCH
lch(27,13,261)
sRGB
(0.176,0.255,0.325)
HEX8
#2d4153ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045065083

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
30%
Hue
208°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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