When the Steadfast Atoll upon Calming

#536f78 RGB(83,111,120)

About this color

When the Steadfast Atoll upon Calming occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #536f78 — RGB(83, 111, 120).

#536f78RGB(83, 111, 120)

HSL 195° · 18% saturation · 40% 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 Steadfast Atoll upon Calming
HEX
#536f78
RGB
rgb(83,111,120)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,43.5%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(195,18%,40%)
HSV
hsv(195,31%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,7,0,53)
LAB
lab(45,-8,-8)
LCH
lch(45,11,225)
sRGB
(0.325,0.435,0.471)
HEX8
#536f78ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083111120

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
18%
Hue
195°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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