The Bedrock circa Thunderous Drowning

#424942 RGB(66,73,66)

About this color

The Bedrock circa Thunderous Drowning reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #424942, RGB(66, 73, 66).

#424942RGB(66, 73, 66)

HSL 120° · 5% saturation · 27% 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
The Bedrock circa Thunderous Drowning
HEX
#424942
RGB
rgb(66,73,66)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,28.6%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(120,5%,27%)
HSV
hsv(120,10%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,0,10,71)
LAB
lab(30,-4,3)
LCH
lch(30,5,143)
sRGB
(0.259,0.286,0.259)
HEX8
#424942ff
CSS Name
Decimal
066073066

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
5%
Hue
120°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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