When the Nuanced Bay toward Embedding

#3c3768 RGB(60,55,104)

About this color

When the Nuanced Bay toward Embedding presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #3c3768 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3c3768RGB(60, 55, 104)

HSL 246° · 31% saturation · 31% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
When the Nuanced Bay toward Embedding
HEX
#3c3768
RGB
rgb(60,55,104)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,21.6%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(246,31%,31%)
HSV
hsv(246,47%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,47,0,59)
LAB
lab(26,16,-28)
LCH
lch(26,32,300)
sRGB
(0.235,0.216,0.408)
HEX8
#3c3768ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060055104

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
31%
Hue
246°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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