When Fixed Cape under Drifting

#396e8e RGB(57,110,142)

About this color

When Fixed Cape under Drifting settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #396e8e, RGB(57, 110, 142).

#396e8eRGB(57, 110, 142)

HSL 203° · 43% saturation · 39% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Fixed Cape under Drifting
HEX
#396e8e
RGB
rgb(57,110,142)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,43.1%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(203,43%,39%)
HSV
hsv(203,60%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,23,0,44)
LAB
lab(44,-8,-23)
LCH
lch(44,24,251)
sRGB
(0.224,0.431,0.557)
HEX8
#396e8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
057110142

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
43%
Hue
203°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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