Practical Bay via Knitting

#3e759c RGB(62,117,156)

About this color

Practical Bay via Knitting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e759c — RGB(62, 117, 156).

#3e759cRGB(62, 117, 156)

HSL 205° · 43% saturation · 43% 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
Practical Bay via Knitting
HEX
#3e759c
RGB
rgb(62,117,156)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,45.9%,61.2%)
HSL
hsl(205,43%,43%)
HSV
hsv(205,60%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,25,0,39)
LAB
lab(47,-6,-27)
LCH
lch(47,28,257)
sRGB
(0.243,0.459,0.612)
HEX8
#3e759cff
CSS Name
Decimal
062117156

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
43%
Hue
205°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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