Lingering Atoll along the Delineating

#142aea RGB(20,42,234)

About this color

Lingering Atoll along the Delineating presents itself as a medium, intense blue shade, sitting at #142aea in the 24-bit RGB space.

#142aeaRGB(20, 42, 234)

HSL 234° · 84% saturation · 50% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Lingering Atoll along the Delineating
HEX
#142aea
RGB
rgb(20,42,234)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,16.5%,91.8%)
HSL
hsl(234,84%,50%)
HSV
hsv(234,91%,92%)
CMYK
cmyk(91,82,0,8)
LAB
lab(33,63,-94)
LCH
lch(33,113,304)
sRGB
(0.078,0.165,0.918)
HEX8
#142aeaff
CSS Name
Decimal
020042234

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
84%
Hue
234°
Chroma
113
Temperature
WarmCool
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