When Reserved Brook Against Adjusting

#55abd3 RGB(85,171,211)

About this color

When Reserved Brook Against Adjusting occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #55abd3 — RGB(85, 171, 211).

#55abd3RGB(85, 171, 211)

HSL 199° · 59% saturation · 58% 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 Reserved Brook Against Adjusting
HEX
#55abd3
RGB
rgb(85,171,211)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,67.1%,82.7%)
HSL
hsl(199,59%,58%)
HSV
hsv(199,60%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,19,0,17)
LAB
lab(66,-14,-28)
LCH
lch(66,31,243)
sRGB
(0.333,0.671,0.827)
HEX8
#55abd3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085171211

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
59%
Hue
199°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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