The Distraught Cairn round Stifling

#255770 RGB(37,87,112)

About this color

The Distraught Cairn round Stifling settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #255770, RGB(37, 87, 112).

#255770RGB(37, 87, 112)

HSL 200° · 50% saturation · 29% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Distraught Cairn round Stifling
HEX
#255770
RGB
rgb(37,87,112)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,34.1%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(200,50%,29%)
HSV
hsv(200,67%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,22,0,56)
LAB
lab(35,-8,-19)
LCH
lch(35,21,247)
sRGB
(0.145,0.341,0.439)
HEX8
#255770ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037087112

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
50%
Hue
200°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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