The Cape round Certain Layering

#3e399d RGB(62,57,157)

About this color

The Cape round Certain Layering occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e399d — RGB(62, 57, 157).

#3e399dRGB(62, 57, 157)

HSL 243° · 47% saturation · 42% 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 formats

Name
The Cape round Certain Layering
HEX
#3e399d
RGB
rgb(62,57,157)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,22.4%,61.6%)
HSL
hsl(243,47%,42%)
HSV
hsv(243,64%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,64,0,38)
LAB
lab(30,32,-54)
LCH
lch(30,63,301)
sRGB
(0.243,0.224,0.616)
HEX8
#3e399dff
CSS Name
Decimal
062057157

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
47%
Hue
243°
Chroma
63
Temperature
WarmCool
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