Lost Basalt throughout Stagnating

#202a56 RGB(32,42,86)

About this color

Lost Basalt throughout Stagnating is a dark blue with a moderate character, positioned at #202a56 on the color spectrum.

#202a56RGB(32, 42, 86)

HSL 229° · 46% saturation · 23% 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
Lost Basalt throughout Stagnating
HEX
#202a56
RGB
rgb(32,42,86)
RGB%
rgb(12.5%,16.5%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(229,46%,23%)
HSV
hsv(229,63%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,51,0,66)
LAB
lab(19,11,-28)
LCH
lch(19,30,291)
sRGB
(0.125,0.165,0.337)
HEX8
#202a56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
032042086

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
46%
Hue
229°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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