When Steady-handed Brook toward Enduring

#3c7a8e RGB(60,122,142)

About this color

When Steady-handed Brook toward Enduring occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c7a8e — RGB(60, 122, 142).

#3c7a8eRGB(60, 122, 142)

HSL 195° · 41% saturation · 40% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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 Steady-handed Brook toward Enduring
HEX
#3c7a8e
RGB
rgb(60,122,142)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,47.8%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(195,41%,40%)
HSV
hsv(195,58%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,14,0,44)
LAB
lab(48,-14,-17)
LCH
lch(48,22,231)
sRGB
(0.235,0.478,0.557)
HEX8
#3c7a8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
060122142

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
41%
Hue
195°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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