When Lukewarm Atoll off Arching

#257693 RGB(37,118,147)

About this color

When Lukewarm Atoll off Arching settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #257693, RGB(37, 118, 147).

#257693RGB(37, 118, 147)

HSL 196° · 60% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Lukewarm Atoll off Arching
HEX
#257693
RGB
rgb(37,118,147)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,46.3%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(196,60%,36%)
HSV
hsv(196,75%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,20,0,42)
LAB
lab(46,-14,-23)
LCH
lch(46,27,239)
sRGB
(0.145,0.463,0.576)
HEX8
#257693ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037118147

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
60%
Hue
196°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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