The Cairn despite Dejected Dismaying

#404542 RGB(64,69,66)

About this color

The Cairn despite Dejected Dismaying presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #404542 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#404542RGB(64, 69, 66)

HSL 144° · 4% saturation · 26% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Cairn despite Dejected Dismaying
HEX
#404542
RGB
rgb(64,69,66)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,27.1%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(144,4%,26%)
HSV
hsv(144,7%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,4,73)
LAB
lab(29,-3,1)
LCH
lch(29,3,162)
sRGB
(0.251,0.271,0.259)
HEX8
#404542ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064069066

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
4%
Hue
144°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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