When Ingrained Canyon beyond Forming

#2e477e RGB(46,71,126)

About this color

When Ingrained Canyon beyond Forming reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2e477e, RGB(46, 71, 126).

#2e477eRGB(46, 71, 126)

HSL 221° · 47% saturation · 34% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Ingrained Canyon beyond Forming
HEX
#2e477e
RGB
rgb(46,71,126)
RGB%
rgb(18%,27.8%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(221,47%,34%)
HSV
hsv(221,63%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,44,0,51)
LAB
lab(31,9,-34)
LCH
lch(31,35,285)
sRGB
(0.18,0.278,0.494)
HEX8
#2e477eff
CSS Name
Decimal
046071126

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
47%
Hue
221°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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