The Ash on Piteous Graying

#0c2b62 RGB(12,43,98)

About this color

The Ash on Piteous Graying is rendered by screens as RGB(12, 43, 98) — a dark, intense blue hue.

#0c2b62RGB(12, 43, 98)

HSL 218° · 78% saturation · 22% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Ash on Piteous Graying
HEX
#0c2b62
RGB
rgb(12,43,98)
RGB%
rgb(4.7%,16.9%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(218,78%,22%)
HSV
hsv(218,88%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,56,0,62)
LAB
lab(19,12,-36)
LCH
lch(19,38,288)
sRGB
(0.047,0.169,0.384)
HEX8
#0c2b62ff
CSS Name
Decimal
012043098

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
78%
Hue
218°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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