Self-possessed Brook amid Toiling

#3c627c RGB(60,98,124)

About this color

Self-possessed Brook amid Toiling reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3c627c, RGB(60, 98, 124).

#3c627cRGB(60, 98, 124)

HSL 204° · 35% saturation · 36% 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 formats

Name
Self-possessed Brook amid Toiling
HEX
#3c627c
RGB
rgb(60,98,124)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,38.4%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(204,35%,36%)
HSV
hsv(204,52%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,21,0,51)
LAB
lab(40,-6,-19)
LCH
lch(40,20,252)
sRGB
(0.235,0.384,0.486)
HEX8
#3c627cff
CSS Name
Decimal
060098124

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
35%
Hue
204°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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