When Centered Basin underneath Settling

#3e258e RGB(62,37,142)

About this color

When Centered Basin underneath Settling reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #3e258e, RGB(62, 37, 142).

#3e258eRGB(62, 37, 142)

HSL 254° · 59% saturation · 35% 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
When Centered Basin underneath Settling
HEX
#3e258e
RGB
rgb(62,37,142)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,14.5%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(254,59%,35%)
HSV
hsv(254,74%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,74,0,44)
LAB
lab(25,40,-54)
LCH
lch(25,67,307)
sRGB
(0.243,0.145,0.557)
HEX8
#3e258eff
CSS Name
Decimal
062037142

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
59%
Hue
254°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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