The Basalt down Aged Bemoaning

#404142 RGB(64,65,66)

About this color

The Basalt down Aged Bemoaning reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #404142, RGB(64, 65, 66).

#404142RGB(64, 65, 66)

HSL 210° · 2% saturation · 25% 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
The Basalt down Aged Bemoaning
HEX
#404142
RGB
rgb(64,65,66)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,25.5%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(210,2%,25%)
HSV
hsv(210,3%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,2,0,74)
LAB
lab(27,0,-1)
LCH
lch(27,1,270)
sRGB
(0.251,0.255,0.259)
HEX8
#404142ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064065066

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
2%
Hue
210°
Chroma
1
Temperature
WarmCool
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