When Ashen-warm Alcove down Carving

#265f8e RGB(38,95,142)

About this color

When Ashen-warm Alcove down Carving occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #265f8e — RGB(38, 95, 142).

#265f8eRGB(38, 95, 142)

HSL 207° · 58% saturation · 35% 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 Ashen-warm Alcove down Carving
HEX
#265f8e
RGB
rgb(38,95,142)
RGB%
rgb(14.9%,37.3%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(207,58%,35%)
HSV
hsv(207,73%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,33,0,44)
LAB
lab(39,-2,-31)
LCH
lch(39,31,266)
sRGB
(0.149,0.373,0.557)
HEX8
#265f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
038095142

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
58%
Hue
207°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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