When Cold Carbon from Writhing

#3c3d53 RGB(60,61,83)

About this color

When Cold Carbon from Writhing occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c3d53 — RGB(60, 61, 83).

#3c3d53RGB(60, 61, 83)

HSL 237° · 16% saturation · 28% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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 Cold Carbon from Writhing
HEX
#3c3d53
RGB
rgb(60,61,83)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,23.9%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(237,16%,28%)
HSV
hsv(237,28%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,27,0,67)
LAB
lab(27,5,-13)
LCH
lch(27,14,291)
sRGB
(0.235,0.239,0.325)
HEX8
#3c3d53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060061083

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
16%
Hue
237°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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