Nocturnal Cave into the Shrinking

#2a2a61 RGB(42,42,97)

About this color

Nocturnal Cave into the Shrinking is rendered by screens as RGB(42, 42, 97) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2a2a61RGB(42, 42, 97)

HSL 240° · 40% 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

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
Nocturnal Cave into the Shrinking
HEX
#2a2a61
RGB
rgb(42,42,97)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,16.5%,38%)
HSL
hsl(240,40%,27%)
HSV
hsv(240,57%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,57,0,62)
LAB
lab(20,17,-33)
LCH
lch(20,37,297)
sRGB
(0.165,0.165,0.38)
HEX8
#2a2a61ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042042097

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
40%
Hue
240°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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