The Blind Cavern among Suffering

#2a263b RGB(42,38,59)

About this color

The Blind Cavern among Suffering presents itself as a dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #2a263b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2a263bRGB(42, 38, 59)

HSL 251° · 22% saturation · 19% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
The Blind Cavern among Suffering
HEX
#2a263b
RGB
rgb(42,38,59)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,14.9%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(251,22%,19%)
HSV
hsv(251,36%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,36,0,77)
LAB
lab(16,7,-13)
LCH
lch(16,15,298)
sRGB
(0.165,0.149,0.231)
HEX8
#2a263bff
CSS Name
Decimal
042038059

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
22%
Hue
251°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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