When the Abiding Atoll behind Spreading

#68b3d8 RGB(104,179,216)

About this color

When the Abiding Atoll behind Spreading reads as medium and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #68b3d8, RGB(104, 179, 216).

#68b3d8RGB(104, 179, 216)

HSL 200° · 59% saturation · 63% 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 Abiding Atoll behind Spreading
HEX
#68b3d8
RGB
rgb(104,179,216)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,70.2%,84.7%)
HSL
hsl(200,59%,63%)
HSV
hsv(200,52%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,17,0,15)
LAB
lab(70,-13,-26)
LCH
lch(70,29,243)
sRGB
(0.408,0.702,0.847)
HEX8
#68b3d8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104179216

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
59%
Hue
200°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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