What the Subtle Brook in Changing

#3c80af RGB(60,128,175)

About this color

What the Subtle Brook in Changing reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3c80af, RGB(60, 128, 175).

#3c80afRGB(60, 128, 175)

HSL 205° · 49% saturation · 46% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

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
What the Subtle Brook in Changing
HEX
#3c80af
RGB
rgb(60,128,175)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,50.2%,68.6%)
HSL
hsl(205,49%,46%)
HSV
hsv(205,66%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,27,0,31)
LAB
lab(51,-6,-31)
LCH
lch(51,32,259)
sRGB
(0.235,0.502,0.686)
HEX8
#3c80afff
CSS Name
Decimal
060128175

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
49%
Hue
205°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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