When Benighted Carbon among Eroding

#022a63 RGB(2,42,99)

About this color

When Benighted Carbon among Eroding occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #022a63 — RGB(2, 42, 99).

#022a63RGB(2, 42, 99)

HSL 215° · 96% saturation · 20% 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
When Benighted Carbon among Eroding
HEX
#022a63
RGB
rgb(2,42,99)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,16.5%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(215,96%,20%)
HSV
hsv(215,98%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(98,58,0,61)
LAB
lab(18,12,-37)
LCH
lch(18,39,288)
sRGB
(0.008,0.165,0.388)
HEX8
#022a63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002042099

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
96%
Hue
215°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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