The Layered Brook alongside the Lining

#3dc4f5 RGB(61,196,245)

About this color

The Layered Brook alongside the Lining occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3dc4f5 — RGB(61, 196, 245).

#3dc4f5RGB(61, 196, 245)

HSL 196° · 90% 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
The Layered Brook alongside the Lining
HEX
#3dc4f5
RGB
rgb(61,196,245)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,76.9%,96.1%)
HSL
hsl(196,90%,60%)
HSV
hsv(196,75%,96%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,20,0,4)
LAB
lab(74,-20,-35)
LCH
lch(74,40,240)
sRGB
(0.239,0.769,0.961)
HEX8
#3dc4f5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
061196245

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
90%
Hue
196°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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