When Harrowed Cairn despite Faltering

#05268e RGB(5,38,142)

About this color

When Harrowed Cairn despite Faltering presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #05268e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#05268eRGB(5, 38, 142)

HSL 226° · 93% saturation · 29% 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 Harrowed Cairn despite Faltering
HEX
#05268e
RGB
rgb(5,38,142)
RGB%
rgb(2%,14.9%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(226,93%,29%)
HSV
hsv(226,96%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(96,73,0,44)
LAB
lab(21,33,-59)
LCH
lch(21,68,299)
sRGB
(0.02,0.149,0.557)
HEX8
#05268eff
CSS Name
Decimal
005038142

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
93%
Hue
226°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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