The Basalt up Torn Wracking

#2a5262 RGB(42,82,98)

About this color

The Basalt up Torn Wracking reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2a5262, RGB(42, 82, 98).

#2a5262RGB(42, 82, 98)

HSL 197° · 40% saturation · 27% 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 formats

Name
The Basalt up Torn Wracking
HEX
#2a5262
RGB
rgb(42,82,98)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,32.2%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(197,40%,27%)
HSV
hsv(197,57%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,16,0,62)
LAB
lab(33,-9,-14)
LCH
lch(33,17,237)
sRGB
(0.165,0.322,0.384)
HEX8
#2a5262ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042082098

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
40%
Hue
197°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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