Sun-baked Brook down the Toiling

#3c458a RGB(60,69,138)

About this color

Sun-baked Brook down the Toiling settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #3c458a, RGB(60, 69, 138).

#3c458aRGB(60, 69, 138)

HSL 233° · 39% saturation · 39% 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
Sun-baked Brook down the Toiling
HEX
#3c458a
RGB
rgb(60,69,138)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,27.1%,54.1%)
HSL
hsl(233,39%,39%)
HSV
hsv(233,57%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,50,0,46)
LAB
lab(32,18,-40)
LCH
lch(32,44,294)
sRGB
(0.235,0.271,0.541)
HEX8
#3c458aff
CSS Name
Decimal
060069138

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
39%
Hue
233°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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