When Recollected Atoll amid Pausing

#2a5b9e RGB(42,91,158)

About this color

When Recollected Atoll amid Pausing reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2a5b9e, RGB(42, 91, 158).

#2a5b9eRGB(42, 91, 158)

HSL 215° · 58% saturation · 39% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When Recollected Atoll amid Pausing
HEX
#2a5b9e
RGB
rgb(42,91,158)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,35.7%,62%)
HSL
hsl(215,58%,39%)
HSV
hsv(215,73%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,42,0,38)
LAB
lab(39,7,-41)
LCH
lch(39,42,280)
sRGB
(0.165,0.357,0.62)
HEX8
#2a5b9eff
CSS Name
Decimal
042091158

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
58%
Hue
215°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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