Old-fashioned Bluff between the Knitting

#3e3871 RGB(62,56,113)

About this color

Old-fashioned Bluff between the Knitting presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #3e3871 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3e3871RGB(62, 56, 113)

HSL 246° · 34% saturation · 33% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Old-fashioned Bluff between the Knitting
HEX
#3e3871
RGB
rgb(62,56,113)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,22%,44.3%)
HSL
hsl(246,34%,33%)
HSV
hsv(246,50%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,50,0,56)
LAB
lab(27,18,-32)
LCH
lch(27,37,299)
sRGB
(0.243,0.22,0.443)
HEX8
#3e3871ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062056113

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
34%
Hue
246°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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