The Basin without Muffled Brewing

#3a4e72 RGB(58,78,114)

About this color

The Basin without Muffled Brewing presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #3a4e72 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3a4e72RGB(58, 78, 114)

HSL 219° · 33% saturation · 34% 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
The Basin without Muffled Brewing
HEX
#3a4e72
RGB
rgb(58,78,114)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,30.6%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(219,33%,34%)
HSV
hsv(219,49%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,32,0,55)
LAB
lab(33,3,-23)
LCH
lch(33,23,277)
sRGB
(0.227,0.306,0.447)
HEX8
#3a4e72ff
CSS Name
Decimal
058078114

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
33%
Hue
219°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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