The Forbearing Brook before Forming

#3d687b RGB(61,104,123)

About this color

The Forbearing Brook before Forming reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3d687b, RGB(61, 104, 123).

#3d687bRGB(61, 104, 123)

HSL 198° · 34% 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
The Forbearing Brook before Forming
HEX
#3d687b
RGB
rgb(61,104,123)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,40.8%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(198,34%,36%)
HSV
hsv(198,50%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,15,0,52)
LAB
lab(42,-9,-15)
LCH
lch(42,17,239)
sRGB
(0.239,0.408,0.482)
HEX8
#3d687bff
CSS Name
Decimal
061104123

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
34%
Hue
198°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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