When Venerable Atoll through Buffering

#468aae RGB(70,138,174)

About this color

When Venerable Atoll through Buffering occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #468aae — RGB(70, 138, 174).

#468aaeRGB(70, 138, 174)

HSL 201° · 43% 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
When Venerable Atoll through Buffering
HEX
#468aae
RGB
rgb(70,138,174)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,54.1%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(201,43%,48%)
HSV
hsv(201,60%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,21,0,32)
LAB
lab(55,-11,-25)
LCH
lch(55,27,246)
sRGB
(0.275,0.541,0.682)
HEX8
#468aaeff
CSS Name
Decimal
070138174

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
43%
Hue
201°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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