When the Olive Border outside Growing

#3b4a78 RGB(59,74,120)

About this color

When the Olive Border outside Growing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3b4a78 — RGB(59, 74, 120).

#3b4a78RGB(59, 74, 120)

HSL 225° · 34% saturation · 35% 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 the Olive Border outside Growing
HEX
#3b4a78
RGB
rgb(59,74,120)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,29%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(225,34%,35%)
HSV
hsv(225,51%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,38,0,53)
LAB
lab(32,8,-28)
LCH
lch(32,29,286)
sRGB
(0.231,0.29,0.471)
HEX8
#3b4a78ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059074120

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
34%
Hue
225°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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