When the Late Arch in Bending

#3a3988 RGB(58,57,136)

About this color

When the Late Arch in Bending reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3a3988, RGB(58, 57, 136).

#3a3988RGB(58, 57, 136)

HSL 241° · 41% 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

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well 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

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
When the Late Arch in Bending
HEX
#3a3988
RGB
rgb(58,57,136)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,22.4%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(241,41%,38%)
HSV
hsv(241,58%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,58,0,47)
LAB
lab(28,25,-44)
LCH
lch(28,51,300)
sRGB
(0.227,0.224,0.533)
HEX8
#3a3988ff
CSS Name
Decimal
058057136

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
41%
Hue
241°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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