What Eclipsed Ash by Crushing

#282864 RGB(40,40,100)

About this color

What Eclipsed Ash by Crushing reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #282864, RGB(40, 40, 100).

#282864RGB(40, 40, 100)

HSL 240° · 43% saturation · 27% 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 dark 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
What Eclipsed Ash by Crushing
HEX
#282864
RGB
rgb(40,40,100)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,15.7%,39.2%)
HSL
hsl(240,43%,27%)
HSV
hsv(240,60%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,60,0,61)
LAB
lab(20,20,-36)
LCH
lch(20,41,299)
sRGB
(0.157,0.157,0.392)
HEX8
#282864ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040040100

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
43%
Hue
240°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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