When the Lamenting Cave under Receding

#263258 RGB(38,50,88)

About this color

When the Lamenting Cave under Receding is rendered by screens as RGB(38, 50, 88) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#263258RGB(38, 50, 88)

HSL 226° · 40% saturation · 25% 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
When the Lamenting Cave under Receding
HEX
#263258
RGB
rgb(38,50,88)
RGB%
rgb(14.9%,19.6%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(226,40%,25%)
HSV
hsv(226,57%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,43,0,65)
LAB
lab(22,8,-25)
LCH
lch(22,26,288)
sRGB
(0.149,0.196,0.345)
HEX8
#263258ff
CSS Name
Decimal
038050088

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
40%
Hue
226°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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