When Neutral Atoll above Reckoning

#487c8e RGB(72,124,142)

About this color

When Neutral Atoll above Reckoning is rendered by screens as RGB(72, 124, 142) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#487c8eRGB(72, 124, 142)

HSL 195° · 33% saturation · 42% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Neutral Atoll above Reckoning
HEX
#487c8e
RGB
rgb(72,124,142)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,48.6%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(195,33%,42%)
HSV
hsv(195,49%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,13,0,44)
LAB
lab(49,-12,-15)
LCH
lch(49,19,231)
sRGB
(0.282,0.486,0.557)
HEX8
#487c8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
072124142

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
33%
Hue
195°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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