The Ash till Dreadful Parching

#2a2a62 RGB(42,42,98)

About this color

The Ash till Dreadful Parching reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2a2a62, RGB(42, 42, 98).

#2a2a62RGB(42, 42, 98)

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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 Ash till Dreadful Parching
HEX
#2a2a62
RGB
rgb(42,42,98)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,16.5%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(240,40%,27%)
HSV
hsv(240,57%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,57,0,62)
LAB
lab(20,18,-33)
LCH
lch(20,38,299)
sRGB
(0.165,0.165,0.384)
HEX8
#2a2a62ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042042098

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
40%
Hue
240°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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