The Boulder down Blighted Dimming

#3b3e42 RGB(59,62,66)

About this color

The Boulder down Blighted Dimming occupies the dark, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3b3e42 — RGB(59, 62, 66).

#3b3e42RGB(59, 62, 66)

HSL 214° · 6% saturation · 25% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep grey 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, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Boulder down Blighted Dimming
HEX
#3b3e42
RGB
rgb(59,62,66)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,24.3%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(214,6%,25%)
HSV
hsv(214,11%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,6,0,74)
LAB
lab(26,0,-3)
LCH
lch(26,3,270)
sRGB
(0.231,0.243,0.259)
HEX8
#3b3e42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059062066

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
6%
Hue
214°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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