Subtle Atoll near Spreading

#497296 RGB(73,114,150)

About this color

Subtle Atoll near Spreading is rendered by screens as RGB(73, 114, 150) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#497296RGB(73, 114, 150)

HSL 208° · 35% saturation · 44% 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
Subtle Atoll near Spreading
HEX
#497296
RGB
rgb(73,114,150)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,44.7%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(208,35%,44%)
HSV
hsv(208,51%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,24,0,41)
LAB
lab(47,-4,-24)
LCH
lch(47,24,261)
sRGB
(0.286,0.447,0.588)
HEX8
#497296ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073114150

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
35%
Hue
208°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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