When Cracked Cave before Perishing

#3e3a53 RGB(62,58,83)

About this color

When Cracked Cave before Perishing settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #3e3a53, RGB(62, 58, 83).

#3e3a53RGB(62, 58, 83)

HSL 250° · 18% saturation · 28% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When Cracked Cave before Perishing
HEX
#3e3a53
RGB
rgb(62,58,83)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,22.7%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(250,18%,28%)
HSV
hsv(250,30%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,30,0,67)
LAB
lab(26,8,-14)
LCH
lch(26,16,300)
sRGB
(0.243,0.227,0.325)
HEX8
#3e3a53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062058083

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
18%
Hue
250°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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