When the Layered Atoll from Brewing

#59a6c8 RGB(89,166,200)

About this color

When the Layered Atoll from Brewing presents itself as a medium, vivid blue shade, sitting at #59a6c8 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#59a6c8RGB(89, 166, 200)

HSL 198° · 50% saturation · 57% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Layered Atoll from Brewing
HEX
#59a6c8
RGB
rgb(89,166,200)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,65.1%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(198,50%,57%)
HSV
hsv(198,56%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,17,0,22)
LAB
lab(65,-14,-25)
LCH
lch(65,29,241)
sRGB
(0.349,0.651,0.784)
HEX8
#59a6c8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
089166200

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
50%
Hue
198°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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