Assassin
Also known as: Regal Destiny , Fun Blue , Galaxy Blue , Blue Quartz
Assassin is what happens when blue turns rich and lively. The effect is cool and professional, made for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Assassin plays well with brown tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.21:1.
Reference
Assassin color codes
- HEX
- #2D4F83
- RGB
- rgb(45, 79, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(45, 79, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 49%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 66%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(66%, 40%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(33.1 1.0 -33.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(42.9% 0.095 258.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 5005: Signal blue #154889 · ΔE 3.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Assassin works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Assassin
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Assassin by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 8.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Assassin background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Assassin
Assassin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Assassin
Assassin triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Night Mode #234E86 · ΔE 1.4
- Slumber #2D517C · ΔE 1.8
- Nautical #2E4A7D · ΔE 2.0
- Dancing Sea #1C4D8F · ΔE 2.3
- Dragonfly #314A76 · ΔE 2.7
- Blue Chip #1D5699 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Assassin is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Assassin FAQs
What color is Assassin?
Assassin is a dark blue with the hex code #2D4F83. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 49% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Assassin?
The hex code for Assassin is #2D4F83. In RGB it's rgb(45, 79, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(66%, 40%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Assassin?
Assassin pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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