The Cave Inside Grizzled Rusting

#2a3e4d RGB(42,62,77)

About this color

The Cave Inside Grizzled Rusting is rendered by screens as RGB(42, 62, 77) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2a3e4dRGB(42, 62, 77)

HSL 206° · 29% saturation · 23% 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 Cave Inside Grizzled Rusting
HEX
#2a3e4d
RGB
rgb(42,62,77)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,24.3%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(206,29%,23%)
HSV
hsv(206,45%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,19,0,70)
LAB
lab(25,-3,-12)
LCH
lch(25,12,256)
sRGB
(0.165,0.243,0.302)
HEX8
#2a3e4dff
CSS Name
Decimal
042062077

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
29%
Hue
206°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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