Settled Basin from the Shifting

#3f5291 RGB(63,82,145)

About this color

Settled Basin from the Shifting reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3f5291, RGB(63, 82, 145).

#3f5291RGB(63, 82, 145)

HSL 226° · 39% saturation · 41% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

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
Settled Basin from the Shifting
HEX
#3f5291
RGB
rgb(63,82,145)
RGB%
rgb(24.7%,32.2%,56.9%)
HSL
hsl(226,39%,41%)
HSV
hsv(226,57%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,43,0,43)
LAB
lab(36,12,-37)
LCH
lch(36,39,288)
sRGB
(0.247,0.322,0.569)
HEX8
#3f5291ff
CSS Name
Decimal
063082145

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
39%
Hue
226°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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