Wise Brook for Enclosing

#3a5a6c RGB(58,90,108)

About this color

Wise Brook for Enclosing occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3a5a6c — RGB(58, 90, 108).

#3a5a6cRGB(58, 90, 108)

HSL 202° · 30% saturation · 33% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Wise Brook for Enclosing
HEX
#3a5a6c
RGB
rgb(58,90,108)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,35.3%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(202,30%,33%)
HSV
hsv(202,46%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,17,0,58)
LAB
lab(37,-6,-14)
LCH
lch(37,15,247)
sRGB
(0.227,0.353,0.424)
HEX8
#3a5a6cff
CSS Name
Decimal
058090108

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
30%
Hue
202°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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