Temperate Bog off Joining

#3b5f8c RGB(59,95,140)

About this color

Temperate Bog off Joining settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #3b5f8c, RGB(59, 95, 140).

#3b5f8cRGB(59, 95, 140)

HSL 213° · 41% saturation · 39% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Temperate Bog off Joining
HEX
#3b5f8c
RGB
rgb(59,95,140)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,37.3%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(213,41%,39%)
HSV
hsv(213,58%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,32,0,45)
LAB
lab(40,1,-29)
LCH
lch(40,29,272)
sRGB
(0.231,0.373,0.549)
HEX8
#3b5f8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
059095140

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
41%
Hue
213°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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