When Old-fashioned Arch into Standing

#3a5f8e RGB(58,95,142)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Arch into Standing reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3a5f8e, RGB(58, 95, 142).

#3a5f8eRGB(58, 95, 142)

HSL 214° · 42% saturation · 39% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Old-fashioned Arch into Standing
HEX
#3a5f8e
RGB
rgb(58,95,142)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,37.3%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(214,42%,39%)
HSV
hsv(214,59%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,33,0,44)
LAB
lab(40,2,-30)
LCH
lch(40,30,274)
sRGB
(0.227,0.373,0.557)
HEX8
#3a5f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
058095142

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
42%
Hue
214°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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