The Cavern until Dour Bleeding

#042c62 RGB(4,44,98)

About this color

The Cavern until Dour Bleeding occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #042c62 — RGB(4, 44, 98).

#042c62RGB(4, 44, 98)

HSL 214° · 92% 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 formats

Name
The Cavern until Dour Bleeding
HEX
#042c62
RGB
rgb(4,44,98)
RGB%
rgb(1.6%,17.3%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(214,92%,20%)
HSV
hsv(214,96%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(96,55,0,62)
LAB
lab(19,11,-36)
LCH
lch(19,38,287)
sRGB
(0.016,0.173,0.384)
HEX8
#042c62ff
CSS Name
Decimal
004044098

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
92%
Hue
214°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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