The Dejected Bedrock via Shattering

#2a3440 RGB(42,52,64)

About this color

The Dejected Bedrock via Shattering reads as dark and muted — a blue tone recorded at #2a3440, RGB(42, 52, 64).

#2a3440RGB(42, 52, 64)

HSL 213° · 21% saturation · 21% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Dejected Bedrock via Shattering
HEX
#2a3440
RGB
rgb(42,52,64)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,20.4%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(213,21%,21%)
HSV
hsv(213,34%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,19,0,75)
LAB
lab(21,-1,-9)
LCH
lch(21,9,264)
sRGB
(0.165,0.204,0.251)
HEX8
#2a3440ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042052064

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
21%
Hue
213°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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