The Balanced Atoll through the Joining

#50b4e5 RGB(80,180,229)

About this color

The Balanced Atoll through the Joining occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #50b4e5 — RGB(80, 180, 229).

#50b4e5RGB(80, 180, 229)

HSL 200° · 74% saturation · 61% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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 formats

Name
The Balanced Atoll through the Joining
HEX
#50b4e5
RGB
rgb(80,180,229)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,70.6%,89.8%)
HSL
hsl(200,74%,61%)
HSV
hsv(200,65%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,21,0,10)
LAB
lab(69,-14,-33)
LCH
lch(69,36,247)
sRGB
(0.314,0.706,0.898)
HEX8
#50b4e5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080180229

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
74%
Hue
200°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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