When the Earnest Atoll until Spreading

#46a6e8 RGB(70,166,232)

About this color

When the Earnest Atoll until Spreading occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #46a6e8 — RGB(70, 166, 232).

#46a6e8RGB(70, 166, 232)

HSL 204° · 78% saturation · 59% 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 the Earnest Atoll until Spreading
HEX
#46a6e8
RGB
rgb(70,166,232)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,65.1%,91%)
HSL
hsl(204,78%,59%)
HSV
hsv(204,70%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,28,0,9)
LAB
lab(65,-7,-41)
LCH
lch(65,42,260)
sRGB
(0.275,0.651,0.91)
HEX8
#46a6e8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070166232

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
78%
Hue
204°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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