When Languid Ash for Aching

#403d43 RGB(64,61,67)

About this color

When Languid Ash for Aching presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #403d43 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#403d43RGB(64, 61, 67)

HSL 270° · 5% 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

In practical terms, a dark grey like this works well 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Languid Ash for Aching
HEX
#403d43
RGB
rgb(64,61,67)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,23.9%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(270,5%,25%)
HSV
hsv(270,9%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,9,0,74)
LAB
lab(26,3,-3)
LCH
lch(26,4,315)
sRGB
(0.251,0.239,0.263)
HEX8
#403d43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064061067

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
5%
Hue
270°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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