Abysmal Cairn from Defiling

#2a2556 RGB(42,37,86)

About this color

Abysmal Cairn from Defiling occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a2556 — RGB(42, 37, 86).

#2a2556RGB(42, 37, 86)

HSL 246° · 40% saturation · 24% lightness

🧠

Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Abysmal Cairn from Defiling
HEX
#2a2556
RGB
rgb(42,37,86)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,14.5%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(246,40%,24%)
HSV
hsv(246,57%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,57,0,66)
LAB
lab(18,17,-29)
LCH
lch(18,34,300)
sRGB
(0.165,0.145,0.337)
HEX8
#2a2556ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042037086

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
40%
Hue
246°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share