When Rusted Cairn alongside Shadowing

#012a93 RGB(1,42,147)

About this color

When Rusted Cairn alongside Shadowing is a dark blue with a intense character, positioned at #012a93 on the color spectrum.

#012a93RGB(1, 42, 147)

HSL 223° · 99% saturation · 29% 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 Rusted Cairn alongside Shadowing
HEX
#012a93
RGB
rgb(1,42,147)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,16.5%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(223,99%,29%)
HSV
hsv(223,99%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,71,0,42)
LAB
lab(23,33,-60)
LCH
lch(23,68,299)
sRGB
(0.004,0.165,0.576)
HEX8
#012a93ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001042147

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
99%
Hue
223°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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