When the Tender Atoll Since Extending

#2a4998 RGB(42,73,152)

About this color

When the Tender Atoll Since Extending settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #2a4998, RGB(42, 73, 152).

#2a4998RGB(42, 73, 152)

HSL 223° · 57% saturation · 38% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Tender Atoll Since Extending
HEX
#2a4998
RGB
rgb(42,73,152)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,28.6%,59.6%)
HSL
hsl(223,57%,38%)
HSV
hsv(223,72%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,52,0,40)
LAB
lab(33,17,-47)
LCH
lch(33,50,290)
sRGB
(0.165,0.286,0.596)
HEX8
#2a4998ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042073152

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
57%
Hue
223°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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