Torn Basalt Against Withering

#454246 RGB(69,66,70)

About this color

Torn Basalt Against Withering reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #454246, RGB(69, 66, 70).

#454246RGB(69, 66, 70)

HSL 285° · 3% 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
Torn Basalt Against Withering
HEX
#454246
RGB
rgb(69,66,70)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,25.9%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(285,3%,27%)
HSV
hsv(285,6%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,6,0,73)
LAB
lab(28,2,-2)
LCH
lch(28,3,315)
sRGB
(0.271,0.259,0.275)
HEX8
#454246ff
CSS Name
Decimal
069066070

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
3%
Hue
285°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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