When Hewn Cape without Extending

#2e6c8e RGB(46,108,142)

About this color

When Hewn Cape without Extending reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2e6c8e, RGB(46, 108, 142).

#2e6c8eRGB(46, 108, 142)

HSL 201° · 51% saturation · 37% 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 medium-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 Hewn Cape without Extending
HEX
#2e6c8e
RGB
rgb(46,108,142)
RGB%
rgb(18%,42.4%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(201,51%,37%)
HSV
hsv(201,68%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,24,0,44)
LAB
lab(43,-9,-25)
LCH
lch(43,27,250)
sRGB
(0.18,0.424,0.557)
HEX8
#2e6c8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
046108142

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
51%
Hue
201°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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