The Brook between Plain Gathering

#3d6d8d RGB(61,109,141)

About this color

The Brook between Plain Gathering occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3d6d8d — RGB(61, 109, 141).

#3d6d8dRGB(61, 109, 141)

HSL 204° · 40% 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

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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
The Brook between Plain Gathering
HEX
#3d6d8d
RGB
rgb(61,109,141)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,42.7%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(204,40%,40%)
HSV
hsv(204,57%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,23,0,45)
LAB
lab(44,-6,-23)
LCH
lch(44,24,255)
sRGB
(0.239,0.427,0.553)
HEX8
#3d6d8dff
CSS Name
Decimal
061109141

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
40%
Hue
204°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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