When Withered Basalt Since Numbing

#3c494e RGB(60,73,78)

About this color

When Withered Basalt Since Numbing presents itself as a dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #3c494e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3c494eRGB(60, 73, 78)

HSL 197° · 13% saturation · 27% 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
When Withered Basalt Since Numbing
HEX
#3c494e
RGB
rgb(60,73,78)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,28.6%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(197,13%,27%)
HSV
hsv(197,23%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(23,6,0,69)
LAB
lab(30,-4,-5)
LCH
lch(30,6,231)
sRGB
(0.235,0.286,0.306)
HEX8
#3c494eff
CSS Name
Decimal
060073078

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
13%
Hue
197°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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