Overcast Boulder despite the Splintering

#2a2d3a RGB(42,45,58)

About this color

Overcast Boulder despite the Splintering reads as dark and muted — a blue tone recorded at #2a2d3a, RGB(42, 45, 58).

#2a2d3aRGB(42, 45, 58)

HSL 229° · 16% saturation · 20% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
Overcast Boulder despite the Splintering
HEX
#2a2d3a
RGB
rgb(42,45,58)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,17.6%,22.7%)
HSL
hsl(229,16%,20%)
HSV
hsv(229,28%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,22,0,77)
LAB
lab(19,2,-9)
LCH
lch(19,9,283)
sRGB
(0.165,0.176,0.227)
HEX8
#2a2d3aff
CSS Name
Decimal
042045058

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
16%
Hue
229°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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