When Textured Brook toward Changing

#3e76ae RGB(62,118,174)

About this color

When Textured Brook toward Changing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e76ae — RGB(62, 118, 174).

#3e76aeRGB(62, 118, 174)

HSL 210° · 47% saturation · 46% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Textured Brook toward Changing
HEX
#3e76ae
RGB
rgb(62,118,174)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,46.3%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(210,47%,46%)
HSV
hsv(210,64%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,32,0,32)
LAB
lab(48,-1,-35)
LCH
lch(48,35,268)
sRGB
(0.243,0.463,0.682)
HEX8
#3e76aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
062118174

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
47%
Hue
210°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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