When Thunderous Basalt among Tarnishing

#282a43 RGB(40,42,67)

About this color

When Thunderous Basalt among Tarnishing occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #282a43 — RGB(40, 42, 67).

#282a43RGB(40, 42, 67)

HSL 236° · 25% saturation · 21% 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 Thunderous Basalt among Tarnishing
HEX
#282a43
RGB
rgb(40,42,67)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,16.5%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(236,25%,21%)
HSV
hsv(236,40%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,37,0,74)
LAB
lab(18,6,-16)
LCH
lch(18,17,291)
sRGB
(0.157,0.165,0.263)
HEX8
#282a43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040042067

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
25%
Hue
236°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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