When the Furrowed Arch alongside Stirring

#3f5e88 RGB(63,94,136)

About this color

When the Furrowed Arch alongside Stirring reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3f5e88, RGB(63, 94, 136).

#3f5e88RGB(63, 94, 136)

HSL 215° · 37% saturation · 39% 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

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

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 the Furrowed Arch alongside Stirring
HEX
#3f5e88
RGB
rgb(63,94,136)
RGB%
rgb(24.7%,36.9%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(215,37%,39%)
HSV
hsv(215,54%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,31,0,47)
LAB
lab(39,1,-27)
LCH
lch(39,27,272)
sRGB
(0.247,0.369,0.533)
HEX8
#3f5e88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
063094136

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
37%
Hue
215°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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