When the Enduring Border for Pressing

#3c3d68 RGB(60,61,104)

About this color

When the Enduring Border for Pressing settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #3c3d68, RGB(60, 61, 104).

#3c3d68RGB(60, 61, 104)

HSL 239° · 27% saturation · 32% 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 the Enduring Border for Pressing
HEX
#3c3d68
RGB
rgb(60,61,104)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,23.9%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(239,27%,32%)
HSV
hsv(239,42%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,41,0,59)
LAB
lab(28,12,-25)
LCH
lch(28,28,296)
sRGB
(0.235,0.239,0.408)
HEX8
#3c3d68ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060061104

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
27%
Hue
239°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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