When Steely Cave alongside Dimming

#014f8e RGB(1,79,142)

About this color

When Steely Cave alongside Dimming reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #014f8e, RGB(1, 79, 142).

#014f8eRGB(1, 79, 142)

HSL 207° · 99% saturation · 28% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When Steely Cave alongside Dimming
HEX
#014f8e
RGB
rgb(1,79,142)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,31%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(207,99%,28%)
HSV
hsv(207,99%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,44,0,44)
LAB
lab(33,5,-41)
LCH
lch(33,41,277)
sRGB
(0.004,0.31,0.557)
HEX8
#014f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
001079142

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
99%
Hue
207°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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