When Scorched Boulder within Breaking

#2a5263 RGB(42,82,99)

About this color

When Scorched Boulder within Breaking occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a5263 — RGB(42, 82, 99).

#2a5263RGB(42, 82, 99)

HSL 198° · 40% saturation · 28% 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
When Scorched Boulder within Breaking
HEX
#2a5263
RGB
rgb(42,82,99)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,32.2%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(198,40%,28%)
HSV
hsv(198,58%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,17,0,61)
LAB
lab(33,-9,-14)
LCH
lch(33,17,237)
sRGB
(0.165,0.322,0.388)
HEX8
#2a5263ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042082099

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
40%
Hue
198°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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