When Substantial Bay above Dwelling

#3389ae RGB(51,137,174)

About this color

When Substantial Bay above Dwelling occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3389ae — RGB(51, 137, 174).

#3389aeRGB(51, 137, 174)

HSL 198° · 55% saturation · 44% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Substantial Bay above Dwelling
HEX
#3389ae
RGB
rgb(51,137,174)
RGB%
rgb(20%,53.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(198,55%,44%)
HSV
hsv(198,71%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,21,0,32)
LAB
lab(54,-13,-27)
LCH
lch(54,30,244)
sRGB
(0.2,0.537,0.682)
HEX8
#3389aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
051137174

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
55%
Hue
198°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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