Downcast Carbon circa Parching

#020e26 RGB(2,14,38)

About this color

Downcast Carbon circa Parching is rendered by screens as RGB(2, 14, 38) — a deep, intense blue hue.

#020e26RGB(2, 14, 38)

HSL 220° · 90% saturation · 8% 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
Downcast Carbon circa Parching
HEX
#020e26
RGB
rgb(2,14,38)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,5.5%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(220,90%,8%)
HSV
hsv(220,95%,15%)
CMYK
cmyk(95,63,0,85)
LAB
lab(4,4,-17)
LCH
lch(4,17,283)
sRGB
(0.008,0.055,0.149)
HEX8
#020e26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002014038

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
90%
Hue
220°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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