When the Benighted Boulder amid Draining

#142e38 RGB(20,46,56)

About this color

When the Benighted Boulder amid Draining is rendered by screens as RGB(20, 46, 56) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#142e38RGB(20, 46, 56)

HSL 197° · 47% saturation · 15% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Benighted Boulder amid Draining
HEX
#142e38
RGB
rgb(20,46,56)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,18%,22%)
HSL
hsl(197,47%,15%)
HSV
hsv(197,64%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,18,0,78)
LAB
lab(17,-6,-9)
LCH
lch(17,11,236)
sRGB
(0.078,0.18,0.22)
HEX8
#142e38ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020046056

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
47%
Hue
197°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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