When Blind Cairn behind Graying

#056793 RGB(5,103,147)

About this color

When Blind Cairn behind Graying presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #056793 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#056793RGB(5, 103, 147)

HSL 199° · 93% saturation · 30% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 Blind Cairn behind Graying
HEX
#056793
RGB
rgb(5,103,147)
RGB%
rgb(2%,40.4%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(199,93%,30%)
HSV
hsv(199,97%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,30,0,42)
LAB
lab(41,-8,-31)
LCH
lch(41,32,256)
sRGB
(0.02,0.404,0.576)
HEX8
#056793ff
CSS Name
Decimal
005103147

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
93%
Hue
199°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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