When Wild Atoll atop Knitting

#5c6b83 RGB(92,107,131)

About this color

When Wild Atoll atop Knitting occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5c6b83 — RGB(92, 107, 131).

#5c6b83RGB(92, 107, 131)

HSL 217° · 17% saturation · 44% 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 Wild Atoll atop Knitting
HEX
#5c6b83
RGB
rgb(92,107,131)
RGB%
rgb(36.1%,42%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(217,17%,44%)
HSV
hsv(217,30%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,18,0,49)
LAB
lab(45,0,-15)
LCH
lch(45,15,270)
sRGB
(0.361,0.42,0.514)
HEX8
#5c6b83ff
CSS Name
Decimal
092107131

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
17%
Hue
217°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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