The Cavern atop Aged Faltering

#242a32 RGB(36,42,50)

About this color

The Cavern atop Aged Faltering occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #242a32 — RGB(36, 42, 50).

#242a32RGB(36, 42, 50)

HSL 214° · 16% saturation · 17% 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
The Cavern atop Aged Faltering
HEX
#242a32
RGB
rgb(36,42,50)
RGB%
rgb(14.1%,16.5%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(214,16%,17%)
HSV
hsv(214,28%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,16,0,80)
LAB
lab(17,0,-6)
LCH
lch(17,6,270)
sRGB
(0.141,0.165,0.196)
HEX8
#242a32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
036042050

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
16%
Hue
214°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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