The Basalt without Tenebrous Burning

#092a6d RGB(9,42,109)

About this color

The Basalt without Tenebrous Burning reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #092a6d, RGB(9, 42, 109).

#092a6dRGB(9, 42, 109)

HSL 220° · 85% saturation · 23% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
The Basalt without Tenebrous Burning
HEX
#092a6d
RGB
rgb(9,42,109)
RGB%
rgb(3.5%,16.5%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(220,85%,23%)
HSV
hsv(220,92%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(92,61,0,57)
LAB
lab(19,17,-42)
LCH
lch(19,45,292)
sRGB
(0.035,0.165,0.427)
HEX8
#092a6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
009042109

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
85%
Hue
220°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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