When Balanced Atoll Around Growing

#98a0ae RGB(152,160,174)

About this color

When Balanced Atoll Around Growing occupies the medium, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #98a0ae — RGB(152, 160, 174).

#98a0aeRGB(152, 160, 174)

HSL 218° · 12% saturation · 64% 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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful 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

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 formats

Name
When Balanced Atoll Around Growing
HEX
#98a0ae
RGB
rgb(152,160,174)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,62.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(218,12%,64%)
HSV
hsv(218,13%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(13,8,0,32)
LAB
lab(66,0,-8)
LCH
lch(66,8,270)
sRGB
(0.596,0.627,0.682)
HEX8
#98a0aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
152160174

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
12%
Hue
218°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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