When Stained Canyon beneath Arching

#142293 RGB(20,34,147)

About this color

When Stained Canyon beneath Arching settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #142293, RGB(20, 34, 147).

#142293RGB(20, 34, 147)

HSL 233° · 76% saturation · 33% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Stained Canyon beneath Arching
HEX
#142293
RGB
rgb(20,34,147)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,13.3%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(233,76%,33%)
HSV
hsv(233,86%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(86,77,0,42)
LAB
lab(22,39,-62)
LCH
lch(22,73,302)
sRGB
(0.078,0.133,0.576)
HEX8
#142293ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020034147

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
76%
Hue
233°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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