The Antique Bluff without Sowing

#3c6290 RGB(60,98,144)

About this color

The Antique Bluff without Sowing reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #3c6290, RGB(60, 98, 144).

#3c6290RGB(60, 98, 144)

HSL 213° · 41% saturation · 40% 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 formats

Name
The Antique Bluff without Sowing
HEX
#3c6290
RGB
rgb(60,98,144)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,38.4%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(213,41%,40%)
HSV
hsv(213,58%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,32,0,44)
LAB
lab(41,1,-29)
LCH
lch(41,29,272)
sRGB
(0.235,0.384,0.565)
HEX8
#3c6290ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060098144

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
41%
Hue
213°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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