When the Grey Cairn beneath Trampling

#000028 RGB(0,0,40)

About this color

When the Grey Cairn beneath Trampling occupies the deep, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #000028 — RGB(0, 0, 40).

#000028RGB(0, 0, 40)

HSL 240° · 100% saturation · 8% 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 Grey Cairn beneath Trampling
HEX
#000028
RGB
rgb(0,0,40)
RGB%
rgb(0%,0%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(240,100%,8%)
HSV
hsv(240,100%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,100,0,84)
LAB
lab(1,10,-23)
LCH
lch(1,25,293)
sRGB
(0,0,0.157)
HEX8
#000028ff
CSS Name
Decimal
000000040

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
100%
Hue
240°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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