When Darksome Cairn before Moldering

#0a124e RGB(10,18,78)

About this color

When Darksome Cairn before Moldering is a dark blue with a intense character, positioned at #0a124e on the color spectrum.

#0a124eRGB(10, 18, 78)

HSL 233° · 77% saturation · 17% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When Darksome Cairn before Moldering
HEX
#0a124e
RGB
rgb(10,18,78)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,7.1%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(233,77%,17%)
HSV
hsv(233,87%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(87,77,0,69)
LAB
lab(9,22,-38)
LCH
lch(9,44,300)
sRGB
(0.039,0.071,0.306)
HEX8
#0a124eff
CSS Name
Decimal
010018078

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
77%
Hue
233°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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