When the Organic Arch without Stretching

#3b73c8 RGB(59,115,200)

About this color

When the Organic Arch without Stretching occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3b73c8 — RGB(59, 115, 200).

#3b73c8RGB(59, 115, 200)

HSL 216° · 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

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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Organic Arch without Stretching
HEX
#3b73c8
RGB
rgb(59,115,200)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,45.1%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(216,56%,51%)
HSV
hsv(216,71%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,43,0,22)
LAB
lab(49,10,-50)
LCH
lch(49,51,281)
sRGB
(0.231,0.451,0.784)
HEX8
#3b73c8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059115200

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
56%
Hue
216°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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