The Cavern throughout Benighted Wearing

#3d4052 RGB(61,64,82)

About this color

The Cavern throughout Benighted Wearing settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #3d4052, RGB(61, 64, 82).

#3d4052RGB(61, 64, 82)

HSL 231° · 15% saturation · 28% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Cavern throughout Benighted Wearing
HEX
#3d4052
RGB
rgb(61,64,82)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,25.1%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,15%,28%)
HSV
hsv(231,26%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,22,0,68)
LAB
lab(27,3,-11)
LCH
lch(27,11,285)
sRGB
(0.239,0.251,0.322)
HEX8
#3d4052ff
CSS Name
Decimal
061064082

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
15%
Hue
231°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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