Sandy Basin circa the Echoing

#2a12a1 RGB(42,18,161)

About this color

Sandy Basin circa the Echoing occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a12a1 — RGB(42, 18, 161).

#2a12a1RGB(42, 18, 161)

HSL 250° · 80% 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
Sandy Basin circa the Echoing
HEX
#2a12a1
RGB
rgb(42,18,161)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,7.1%,63.1%)
HSL
hsl(250,80%,35%)
HSV
hsv(250,89%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,89,0,37)
LAB
lab(22,52,-70)
LCH
lch(22,87,307)
sRGB
(0.165,0.071,0.631)
HEX8
#2a12a1ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042018161

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
80%
Hue
250°
Chroma
87
Temperature
WarmCool
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