When the Rough Bay before Melting

#3b64c8 RGB(59,100,200)

About this color

When the Rough Bay before Melting occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3b64c8 — RGB(59, 100, 200).

#3b64c8RGB(59, 100, 200)

HSL 223° · 56% saturation · 51% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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 Rough Bay before Melting
HEX
#3b64c8
RGB
rgb(59,100,200)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,39.2%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(223,56%,51%)
HSV
hsv(223,71%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,50,0,22)
LAB
lab(45,20,-56)
LCH
lch(45,59,290)
sRGB
(0.231,0.392,0.784)
HEX8
#3b64c8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059100200

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
56%
Hue
223°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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