The Cairn for Stormy Grinding

#141572 RGB(20,21,114)

About this color

The Cairn for Stormy Grinding occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #141572 — RGB(20, 21, 114).

#141572RGB(20, 21, 114)

HSL 239° · 70% saturation · 26% 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 Cairn for Stormy Grinding
HEX
#141572
RGB
rgb(20,21,114)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,8.2%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(239,70%,26%)
HSV
hsv(239,82%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,82,0,55)
LAB
lab(15,34,-52)
LCH
lch(15,62,303)
sRGB
(0.078,0.082,0.447)
HEX8
#141572ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020021114

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
70%
Hue
239°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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