The Sullen Ash underneath Parching

#040a10 RGB(4,10,16)

About this color

The Sullen Ash underneath Parching reads as deep and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #040a10, RGB(4, 10, 16).

#040a10RGB(4, 10, 16)

HSL 210° · 60% saturation · 4% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a deep blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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
The Sullen Ash underneath Parching
HEX
#040a10
RGB
rgb(4,10,16)
RGB%
rgb(1.6%,3.9%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(210,60%,4%)
HSV
hsv(210,75%,6%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,38,0,94)
LAB
lab(3,-1,-3)
LCH
lch(3,3,252)
sRGB
(0.016,0.039,0.063)
HEX8
#040a10ff
CSS Name
Decimal
004010016

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Color info

Lightness
4%
Saturation
60%
Hue
210°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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