Wholesome Brook from Knitting

#37648c RGB(55,100,140)

About this color

Wholesome Brook from Knitting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #37648c — RGB(55, 100, 140).

#37648cRGB(55, 100, 140)

HSL 208° · 44% saturation · 38% 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 formats

Name
Wholesome Brook from Knitting
HEX
#37648c
RGB
rgb(55,100,140)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,39.2%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(208,44%,38%)
HSV
hsv(208,61%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,29,0,45)
LAB
lab(41,-3,-27)
LCH
lch(41,27,264)
sRGB
(0.216,0.392,0.549)
HEX8
#37648cff
CSS Name
Decimal
055100140

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
44%
Hue
208°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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