When Layered Atoll underneath Settling

#98a6b3 RGB(152,166,179)

About this color

When Layered Atoll underneath Settling occupies the light, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #98a6b3 — RGB(152, 166, 179).

#98a6b3RGB(152, 166, 179)

HSL 209° · 15% saturation · 65% 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 Layered Atoll underneath Settling
HEX
#98a6b3
RGB
rgb(152,166,179)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,65.1%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(209,15%,65%)
HSV
hsv(209,15%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(15,7,0,30)
LAB
lab(67,-2,-8)
LCH
lch(67,8,256)
sRGB
(0.596,0.651,0.702)
HEX8
#98a6b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
152166179

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
15%
Hue
209°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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