The Brook by Contemplative Winding

#3c3b6d RGB(60,59,109)

About this color

The Brook by Contemplative Winding reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3c3b6d, RGB(60, 59, 109).

#3c3b6dRGB(60, 59, 109)

HSL 241° · 30% saturation · 33% 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
The Brook by Contemplative Winding
HEX
#3c3b6d
RGB
rgb(60,59,109)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,23.1%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(241,30%,33%)
HSV
hsv(241,46%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,46,0,57)
LAB
lab(27,15,-29)
LCH
lch(27,33,297)
sRGB
(0.235,0.231,0.427)
HEX8
#3c3b6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
060059109

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
30%
Hue
241°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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