When Mild Bay from Melding

#3e5a83 RGB(62,90,131)

About this color

When Mild Bay from Melding presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #3e5a83 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3e5a83RGB(62, 90, 131)

HSL 216° · 36% saturation · 38% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Mild Bay from Melding
HEX
#3e5a83
RGB
rgb(62,90,131)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,35.3%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(216,36%,38%)
HSV
hsv(216,53%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,31,0,49)
LAB
lab(38,2,-26)
LCH
lch(38,26,274)
sRGB
(0.243,0.353,0.514)
HEX8
#3e5a83ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062090131

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
36%
Hue
216°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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