The Sensible Arch circa Lasting

#3e5870 RGB(62,88,112)

About this color

The Sensible Arch circa Lasting occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e5870 — RGB(62, 88, 112).

#3e5870RGB(62, 88, 112)

HSL 209° · 29% saturation · 34% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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 Sensible Arch circa Lasting
HEX
#3e5870
RGB
rgb(62,88,112)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,34.5%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(209,29%,34%)
HSV
hsv(209,45%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,21,0,56)
LAB
lab(36,-3,-17)
LCH
lch(36,17,260)
sRGB
(0.243,0.345,0.439)
HEX8
#3e5870ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062088112

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
29%
Hue
209°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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