The Bluff from Forthcoming Balancing

#3a709d RGB(58,112,157)

About this color

The Bluff from Forthcoming Balancing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3a709d — RGB(58, 112, 157).

#3a709dRGB(58, 112, 157)

HSL 207° · 46% saturation · 42% 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 formats

Name
The Bluff from Forthcoming Balancing
HEX
#3a709d
RGB
rgb(58,112,157)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,43.9%,61.6%)
HSL
hsl(207,46%,42%)
HSV
hsv(207,63%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,29,0,38)
LAB
lab(46,-4,-30)
LCH
lch(46,30,262)
sRGB
(0.227,0.439,0.616)
HEX8
#3a709dff
CSS Name
Decimal
058112157

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
46%
Hue
207°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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