What Wise Brook until Lining

#3c5a74 RGB(60,90,116)

About this color

What Wise Brook until Lining reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3c5a74, RGB(60, 90, 116).

#3c5a74RGB(60, 90, 116)

HSL 208° · 32% saturation · 35% 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 medium-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 Categories

Color formats

Name
What Wise Brook until Lining
HEX
#3c5a74
RGB
rgb(60,90,116)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,35.3%,45.5%)
HSL
hsl(208,32%,35%)
HSV
hsv(208,48%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,22,0,55)
LAB
lab(37,-3,-18)
LCH
lch(37,18,261)
sRGB
(0.235,0.353,0.455)
HEX8
#3c5a74ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060090116

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
32%
Hue
208°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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