Blind Basalt within Dimming

#2a465c RGB(42,70,92)

About this color

Blind Basalt within Dimming reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2a465c, RGB(42, 70, 92).

#2a465cRGB(42, 70, 92)

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

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
Blind Basalt within Dimming
HEX
#2a465c
RGB
rgb(42,70,92)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,27.5%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(206,37%,26%)
HSV
hsv(206,54%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,24,0,64)
LAB
lab(28,-4,-16)
LCH
lch(28,16,256)
sRGB
(0.165,0.275,0.361)
HEX8
#2a465cff
CSS Name
Decimal
042070092

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Color info

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