Sodden Cairn into Emptying

#494e46 RGB(73,78,70)

About this color

Sodden Cairn into Emptying presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #494e46 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#494e46RGB(73, 78, 70)

HSL 98° · 5% saturation · 29% 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
Sodden Cairn into Emptying
HEX
#494e46
RGB
rgb(73,78,70)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,30.6%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(98,5%,29%)
HSV
hsv(98,10%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(6,0,10,69)
LAB
lab(32,-4,4)
LCH
lch(32,6,135)
sRGB
(0.286,0.306,0.275)
HEX8
#494e46ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073078070

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
5%
Hue
98°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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