When the Sure Canyon through Knitting

#0802a8 RGB(8,2,168)

About this color

When the Sure Canyon through Knitting occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0802a8 — RGB(8, 2, 168).

#0802a8RGB(8, 2, 168)

HSL 242° · 98% saturation · 33% 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
When the Sure Canyon through Knitting
HEX
#0802a8
RGB
rgb(8,2,168)
RGB%
rgb(3.1%,0.8%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(242,98%,33%)
HSV
hsv(242,99%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(95,99,0,34)
LAB
lab(20,57,-78)
LCH
lch(20,97,306)
sRGB
(0.031,0.008,0.659)
HEX8
#0802a8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
008002168

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
98%
Hue
242°
Chroma
97
Temperature
WarmCool
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