When Joyless Bedrock Inside Stalling

#373743 RGB(55,55,67)

About this color

When Joyless Bedrock Inside Stalling settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #373743, RGB(55, 55, 67).

#373743RGB(55, 55, 67)

HSL 240° · 10% saturation · 24% 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 Joyless Bedrock Inside Stalling
HEX
#373743
RGB
rgb(55,55,67)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,21.6%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(240,10%,24%)
HSV
hsv(240,18%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(18,18,0,74)
LAB
lab(24,3,-7)
LCH
lch(24,8,293)
sRGB
(0.216,0.216,0.263)
HEX8
#373743ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055055067

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
10%
Hue
240°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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