Cold Cairn before Toppling

#203756 RGB(32,55,86)

About this color

Cold Cairn before Toppling occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #203756 — RGB(32, 55, 86).

#203756RGB(32, 55, 86)

HSL 214° · 46% 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

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 formats

Name
Cold Cairn before Toppling
HEX
#203756
RGB
rgb(32,55,86)
RGB%
rgb(12.5%,21.6%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(214,46%,23%)
HSV
hsv(214,63%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,36,0,66)
LAB
lab(23,2,-21)
LCH
lch(23,21,275)
sRGB
(0.125,0.216,0.337)
HEX8
#203756ff
CSS Name
Decimal
032055086

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
46%
Hue
214°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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