Baltic
Also known as: Empress Envy, Pleasant Stream, Riviera Paradise, Ocean Reef
Quietly cool and clear, Baltic is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in tech interfaces and water themes. A red counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.41:1 on black clears AA.
Baltic color codes
- HEX
- #279D9F
- RGB
- rgb(39, 157, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(39, 157, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(181, 61%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(181, 75%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(75%, 1%, 0%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(58.7 -32.0 -10.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.5% 0.099 196.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cadetblue#5F9EA0 · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 5018 — Turquoise blue#21888F · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Baltic works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Baltic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Baltic by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.28:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.41:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Baltic background: #000000
Palettes featuring Baltic
Baltic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Baltic
Baltic triad
Similar colors
- Java#259797 · ΔE 2.1
- Sea#3C9992 · ΔE 3.9
- Lagoon#4B9B93 · ΔE 4.7
- Atlas Cedar#5CA0A7 · ΔE 6.0
- Dark Cyan#008B8B · ΔE 6.4
- Oasis#0092A3 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Baltic is closest to Nipple.
Baltic FAQs
What color is Baltic?
Baltic is a dark cyan with the hex code #279D9F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 181°, 61% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Baltic?
The hex code for Baltic is #279D9F. In RGB it's rgb(39, 157, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(75%, 1%, 0%, 38%).
What colors go well with Baltic?
Baltic pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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