When Homespun Border by Lining

#3c2693 RGB(60,38,147)

About this color

When Homespun Border by Lining is a medium-dark blue with a vivid character, positioned at #3c2693 on the color spectrum.

#3c2693RGB(60, 38, 147)

HSL 252° · 59% saturation · 36% 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
When Homespun Border by Lining
HEX
#3c2693
RGB
rgb(60,38,147)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,14.9%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(252,59%,36%)
HSV
hsv(252,74%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,74,0,42)
LAB
lab(25,40,-56)
LCH
lch(25,69,306)
sRGB
(0.235,0.149,0.576)
HEX8
#3c2693ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060038147

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
59%
Hue
252°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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