The Derelict Ash before Sapping

#3e413b RGB(62,65,59)

About this color

The Derelict Ash before Sapping reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #3e413b, RGB(62, 65, 59).

#3e413bRGB(62, 65, 59)

HSL 90° · 5% saturation · 24% lightness

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Psychology

Grey at this lightness feels contemporary and considered — a designer's reliable foundation.

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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

In practical terms, a dark grey like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
The Derelict Ash before Sapping
HEX
#3e413b
RGB
rgb(62,65,59)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,25.5%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(90,5%,24%)
HSV
hsv(90,9%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(5,0,9,75)
LAB
lab(27,-3,3)
LCH
lch(27,4,135)
sRGB
(0.243,0.255,0.231)
HEX8
#3e413bff
CSS Name
Decimal
062065059

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
5%
Hue
90°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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