Earnest Atoll without Keeping

#2853cc RGB(40,83,204)

About this color

Earnest Atoll without Keeping occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2853cc — RGB(40, 83, 204).

#2853ccRGB(40, 83, 204)

HSL 224° · 67% saturation · 48% 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

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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
Earnest Atoll without Keeping
HEX
#2853cc
RGB
rgb(40,83,204)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,32.5%,80%)
HSL
hsl(224,67%,48%)
HSV
hsv(224,80%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(80,59,0,20)
LAB
lab(40,30,-67)
LCH
lch(40,73,294)
sRGB
(0.157,0.325,0.8)
HEX8
#2853ccff
CSS Name
Decimal
040083204

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
67%
Hue
224°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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