When the Reflective Brook past Reaching

#3b4768 RGB(59,71,104)

About this color

When the Reflective Brook past Reaching settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #3b4768, RGB(59, 71, 104).

#3b4768RGB(59, 71, 104)

HSL 224° · 28% saturation · 32% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When the Reflective Brook past Reaching
HEX
#3b4768
RGB
rgb(59,71,104)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,27.8%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(224,28%,32%)
HSV
hsv(224,43%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,32,0,59)
LAB
lab(30,5,-21)
LCH
lch(30,22,283)
sRGB
(0.231,0.278,0.408)
HEX8
#3b4768ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059071104

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
28%
Hue
224°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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