Equable Basin toward Embedding

#3c5266 RGB(60,82,102)

About this color

Equable Basin toward Embedding presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #3c5266 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3c5266RGB(60, 82, 102)

HSL 209° · 26% saturation · 32% 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 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 formats

Name
Equable Basin toward Embedding
HEX
#3c5266
RGB
rgb(60,82,102)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,32.2%,40%)
HSL
hsl(209,26%,32%)
HSV
hsv(209,41%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(41,20,0,60)
LAB
lab(34,-3,-14)
LCH
lch(34,14,258)
sRGB
(0.235,0.322,0.4)
HEX8
#3c5266ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060082102

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
26%
Hue
209°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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