Decayed Char Against Wearing

#3c3e56 RGB(60,62,86)

About this color

Decayed Char Against Wearing occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c3e56 — RGB(60, 62, 86).

#3c3e56RGB(60, 62, 86)

HSL 235° · 18% saturation · 29% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Decayed Char Against Wearing
HEX
#3c3e56
RGB
rgb(60,62,86)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,24.3%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(235,18%,29%)
HSV
hsv(235,30%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,28,0,66)
LAB
lab(27,5,-15)
LCH
lch(27,16,288)
sRGB
(0.235,0.243,0.337)
HEX8
#3c3e56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060062086

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
18%
Hue
235°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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