When Cold Basalt outside Trembling

#2a5463 RGB(42,84,99)

About this color

When Cold Basalt outside Trembling presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #2a5463 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2a5463RGB(42, 84, 99)

HSL 196° · 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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
When Cold Basalt outside Trembling
HEX
#2a5463
RGB
rgb(42,84,99)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,32.9%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(196,40%,28%)
HSV
hsv(196,58%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,15,0,61)
LAB
lab(33,-10,-13)
LCH
lch(33,16,232)
sRGB
(0.165,0.329,0.388)
HEX8
#2a5463ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042084099

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
40%
Hue
196°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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