Methodical Basin amid Weaving

#3d516c RGB(61,81,108)

About this color

Methodical Basin amid Weaving occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3d516c — RGB(61, 81, 108).

#3d516cRGB(61, 81, 108)

HSL 214° · 28% saturation · 33% 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 formats

Name
Methodical Basin amid Weaving
HEX
#3d516c
RGB
rgb(61,81,108)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,31.8%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(214,28%,33%)
HSV
hsv(214,44%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,25,0,58)
LAB
lab(34,0,-18)
LCH
lch(34,18,270)
sRGB
(0.239,0.318,0.424)
HEX8
#3d516cff
CSS Name
Decimal
061081108

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
28%
Hue
214°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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