When Mellowed Bluff out Filling

#3d6f93 RGB(61,111,147)

About this color

When Mellowed Bluff out Filling occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3d6f93 — RGB(61, 111, 147).

#3d6f93RGB(61, 111, 147)

HSL 205° · 41% saturation · 41% 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
When Mellowed Bluff out Filling
HEX
#3d6f93
RGB
rgb(61,111,147)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,43.5%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(205,41%,41%)
HSV
hsv(205,59%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,24,0,42)
LAB
lab(45,-6,-25)
LCH
lch(45,26,257)
sRGB
(0.239,0.435,0.576)
HEX8
#3d6f93ff
CSS Name
Decimal
061111147

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
41%
Hue
205°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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