When Earthbound Border circa Cradling

#3b4263 RGB(59,66,99)

About this color

When Earthbound Border circa Cradling occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3b4263 — RGB(59, 66, 99).

#3b4263RGB(59, 66, 99)

HSL 229° · 25% saturation · 31% 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
When Earthbound Border circa Cradling
HEX
#3b4263
RGB
rgb(59,66,99)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,25.9%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(229,25%,31%)
HSV
hsv(229,40%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,33,0,61)
LAB
lab(29,6,-20)
LCH
lch(29,21,287)
sRGB
(0.231,0.259,0.388)
HEX8
#3b4263ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059066099

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
25%
Hue
229°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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