The Brook into Mossy Layering

#3c3572 RGB(60,53,114)

About this color

The Brook into Mossy Layering settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #3c3572, RGB(60, 53, 114).

#3c3572RGB(60, 53, 114)

HSL 247° · 37% saturation · 33% 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 formats

Name
The Brook into Mossy Layering
HEX
#3c3572
RGB
rgb(60,53,114)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,20.8%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(247,37%,33%)
HSV
hsv(247,54%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,54,0,55)
LAB
lab(26,20,-34)
LCH
lch(26,39,300)
sRGB
(0.235,0.208,0.447)
HEX8
#3c3572ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060053114

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
37%
Hue
247°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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