Dusky Ash up Stifling

#2e2956 RGB(46,41,86)

About this color

Dusky Ash up Stifling is rendered by screens as RGB(46, 41, 86) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2e2956RGB(46, 41, 86)

HSL 247° · 35% saturation · 25% 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
Dusky Ash up Stifling
HEX
#2e2956
RGB
rgb(46,41,86)
RGB%
rgb(18%,16.1%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(247,35%,25%)
HSV
hsv(247,52%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,52,0,66)
LAB
lab(19,15,-27)
LCH
lch(19,31,299)
sRGB
(0.18,0.161,0.337)
HEX8
#2e2956ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046041086

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
35%
Hue
247°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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