When Ponderous Atoll through Spanning

#484c8e RGB(72,76,142)

About this color

When Ponderous Atoll through Spanning presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #484c8e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#484c8eRGB(72, 76, 142)

HSL 237° · 33% saturation · 42% 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 Ponderous Atoll through Spanning
HEX
#484c8e
RGB
rgb(72,76,142)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,29.8%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(237,33%,42%)
HSV
hsv(237,49%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,46,0,44)
LAB
lab(35,17,-37)
LCH
lch(35,41,295)
sRGB
(0.282,0.298,0.557)
HEX8
#484c8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
072076142

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
33%
Hue
237°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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