The Pitiless Ash on Unmaking

#2a465b RGB(42,70,91)

About this color

The Pitiless Ash on Unmaking occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a465b — RGB(42, 70, 91).

#2a465bRGB(42, 70, 91)

HSL 206° · 37% saturation · 26% 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 formats

Name
The Pitiless Ash on Unmaking
HEX
#2a465b
RGB
rgb(42,70,91)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,27.5%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(206,37%,26%)
HSV
hsv(206,54%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,23,0,64)
LAB
lab(28,-4,-16)
LCH
lch(28,16,256)
sRGB
(0.165,0.275,0.357)
HEX8
#2a465bff
CSS Name
Decimal
042070091

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
37%
Hue
206°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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