Mild Brook under Curving

#3c98f6 RGB(60,152,246)

About this color

Mild Brook under Curving occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c98f6 — RGB(60, 152, 246).

#3c98f6RGB(60, 152, 246)

HSL 210° · 91% saturation · 60% 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
Mild Brook under Curving
HEX
#3c98f6
RGB
rgb(60,152,246)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,59.6%,96.5%)
HSL
hsl(210,91%,60%)
HSV
hsv(210,76%,96%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,38,0,4)
LAB
lab(62,4,-55)
LCH
lch(62,55,274)
sRGB
(0.235,0.596,0.965)
HEX8
#3c98f6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060152246

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
91%
Hue
210°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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