Empty Cairn among Gnawing

#10096c RGB(16,9,108)

About this color

Empty Cairn among Gnawing presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #10096c in the 24-bit RGB space.

#10096cRGB(16, 9, 108)

HSL 244° · 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

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 dark 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
Empty Cairn among Gnawing
HEX
#10096c
RGB
rgb(16,9,108)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,3.5%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(244,85%,23%)
HSV
hsv(244,92%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(85,92,0,58)
LAB
lab(12,38,-54)
LCH
lch(12,66,305)
sRGB
(0.063,0.035,0.424)
HEX8
#10096cff
CSS Name
Decimal
016009108

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
85%
Hue
244°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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