When Hushed Ash up Yielding

#2a314e RGB(42,49,78)

About this color

When Hushed Ash up Yielding reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2a314e, RGB(42, 49, 78).

#2a314eRGB(42, 49, 78)

HSL 228° · 30% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Hushed Ash up Yielding
HEX
#2a314e
RGB
rgb(42,49,78)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,19.2%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(228,30%,24%)
HSV
hsv(228,46%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,37,0,69)
LAB
lab(21,6,-19)
LCH
lch(21,20,288)
sRGB
(0.165,0.192,0.306)
HEX8
#2a314eff
CSS Name
Decimal
042049078

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
30%
Hue
228°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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