When the Forthright Acre upon Lining

#3f4178 RGB(63,65,120)

About this color

When the Forthright Acre upon Lining occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3f4178 — RGB(63, 65, 120).

#3f4178RGB(63, 65, 120)

HSL 238° · 31% saturation · 36% 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
When the Forthright Acre upon Lining
HEX
#3f4178
RGB
rgb(63,65,120)
RGB%
rgb(24.7%,25.5%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(238,31%,36%)
HSV
hsv(238,48%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,46,0,53)
LAB
lab(30,15,-32)
LCH
lch(30,35,295)
sRGB
(0.247,0.255,0.471)
HEX8
#3f4178ff
CSS Name
Decimal
063065120

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
31%
Hue
238°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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