The Lamenting Bedrock without Freezing

#2a2a60 RGB(42,42,96)

About this color

The Lamenting Bedrock without Freezing presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #2a2a60 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2a2a60RGB(42, 42, 96)

HSL 240° · 39% saturation · 27% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Lamenting Bedrock without Freezing
HEX
#2a2a60
RGB
rgb(42,42,96)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,16.5%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(240,39%,27%)
HSV
hsv(240,56%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,56,0,62)
LAB
lab(20,17,-32)
LCH
lch(20,36,298)
sRGB
(0.165,0.165,0.376)
HEX8
#2a2a60ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042042096

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
39%
Hue
240°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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