Quiet Atoll down the Forging

#2248ba RGB(34,72,186)

About this color

Quiet Atoll down the Forging occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2248ba — RGB(34, 72, 186).

#2248baRGB(34, 72, 186)

HSL 225° · 69% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
Quiet Atoll down the Forging
HEX
#2248ba
RGB
rgb(34,72,186)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,28.2%,72.9%)
HSL
hsl(225,69%,43%)
HSV
hsv(225,82%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,61,0,27)
LAB
lab(35,30,-64)
LCH
lch(35,71,295)
sRGB
(0.133,0.282,0.729)
HEX8
#2248baff
CSS Name
Decimal
034072186

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
69%
Hue
225°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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