Aching Cave by Congealing

#0a0226 RGB(10,2,38)

About this color

Aching Cave by Congealing presents itself as a deep, intense blue shade, sitting at #0a0226 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#0a0226RGB(10, 2, 38)

HSL 253° · 90% saturation · 8% 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 deep 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 formats

Name
Aching Cave by Congealing
HEX
#0a0226
RGB
rgb(10,2,38)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,0.8%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(253,90%,8%)
HSV
hsv(253,95%,15%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,95,0,85)
LAB
lab(2,11,-20)
LCH
lch(2,23,299)
sRGB
(0.039,0.008,0.149)
HEX8
#0a0226ff
CSS Name
Decimal
010002038

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
90%
Hue
253°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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