Distraught Basalt out the Yielding

#424341 RGB(66,67,65)

About this color

Distraught Basalt out the Yielding presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #424341 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#424341RGB(66, 67, 65)

HSL 90° · 2% saturation · 26% 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
Distraught Basalt out the Yielding
HEX
#424341
RGB
rgb(66,67,65)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,26.3%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(90,2%,26%)
HSV
hsv(90,3%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,3,74)
LAB
lab(28,-1,1)
LCH
lch(28,1,135)
sRGB
(0.259,0.263,0.255)
HEX8
#424341ff
CSS Name
Decimal
066067065

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
2%
Hue
90°
Chroma
1
Temperature
WarmCool
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