When Murky Ash through Sapping

#2a2a63 RGB(42,42,99)

About this color

When Murky Ash through Sapping occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a2a63 — RGB(42, 42, 99).

#2a2a63RGB(42, 42, 99)

HSL 240° · 40% saturation · 28% 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
When Murky Ash through Sapping
HEX
#2a2a63
RGB
rgb(42,42,99)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,16.5%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(240,40%,28%)
HSV
hsv(240,58%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,58,0,61)
LAB
lab(20,18,-34)
LCH
lch(20,38,298)
sRGB
(0.165,0.165,0.388)
HEX8
#2a2a63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042042099

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
40%
Hue
240°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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