When Ashen Cairn round Graying

#01088e RGB(1,8,142)

About this color

When Ashen Cairn round Graying settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #01088e, RGB(1, 8, 142).

#01088eRGB(1, 8, 142)

HSL 237° · 99% saturation · 28% 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 Ashen Cairn round Graying
HEX
#01088e
RGB
rgb(1,8,142)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,3.1%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(237,99%,28%)
HSV
hsv(237,99%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,94,0,44)
LAB
lab(16,48,-68)
LCH
lch(16,83,305)
sRGB
(0.004,0.031,0.557)
HEX8
#01088eff
CSS Name
Decimal
001008142

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
99%
Hue
237°
Chroma
83
Temperature
WarmCool
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