The Shaded Bedrock into Splintering

#2d405b RGB(45,64,91)

About this color

The Shaded Bedrock into Splintering presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #2d405b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2d405bRGB(45, 64, 91)

HSL 215° · 34% 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 Shaded Bedrock into Splintering
HEX
#2d405b
RGB
rgb(45,64,91)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,25.1%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(215,34%,27%)
HSV
hsv(215,51%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,30,0,64)
LAB
lab(27,1,-18)
LCH
lch(27,18,273)
sRGB
(0.176,0.251,0.357)
HEX8
#2d405bff
CSS Name
Decimal
045064091

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
34%
Hue
215°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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