The Dusky Basalt without Decaying

#2a2b50 RGB(42,43,80)

About this color

The Dusky Basalt without Decaying occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a2b50 — RGB(42, 43, 80).

#2a2b50RGB(42, 43, 80)

HSL 238° · 31% saturation · 24% 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
The Dusky Basalt without Decaying
HEX
#2a2b50
RGB
rgb(42,43,80)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,16.9%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(238,31%,24%)
HSV
hsv(238,48%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,46,0,69)
LAB
lab(19,11,-23)
LCH
lch(19,25,296)
sRGB
(0.165,0.169,0.314)
HEX8
#2a2b50ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042043080

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
31%
Hue
238°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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