The Subtle Atoll without the Balancing

#156285 RGB(21,98,133)

About this color

The Subtle Atoll without the Balancing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #156285 — RGB(21, 98, 133).

#156285RGB(21, 98, 133)

HSL 199° · 73% saturation · 30% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
The Subtle Atoll without the Balancing
HEX
#156285
RGB
rgb(21,98,133)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,38.4%,52.2%)
HSL
hsl(199,73%,30%)
HSV
hsv(199,84%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,26,0,48)
LAB
lab(39,-9,-26)
LCH
lch(39,28,251)
sRGB
(0.082,0.384,0.522)
HEX8
#156285ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021098133

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
73%
Hue
199°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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