Bay View
Also known as: Brisk Blue, Lead Cast, Searching Blue, Blue Oar
Bay View is a medium, gentle blue that reads as cool and professional. It shines in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.25:1 on black clears AA.
Bay View color codes
- HEX
- #6A819E
- RGB
- rgb(106, 129, 158)
- RGBA
- rgba(106, 129, 158, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 21%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(213, 33%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 18%, 0%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(53.0 -3.1 -18.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.052 254.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: slategray#708090 · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 5014 — Pigeon blue#6C7C98 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Bay View works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bay View
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bay View 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 4.00:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.25:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bay View background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bay View
Bay View with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bay View
Bay View triad
Similar colors
- Stonewash#74819A · ΔE 3.4
- Tempest#79839B · ΔE 4.8
- Kimono#6D86B6 · ΔE 5.1
- Clean Slate#577396 · ΔE 5.9
- Plumbeous#5C7287 · ΔE 6.8
- Beach View#4F7694 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bay View is closest to Gazelle.
Bay View FAQs
What color is Bay View?
Bay View is a medium blue with the hex code #6A819E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 213°, 21% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bay View?
The hex code for Bay View is #6A819E. In RGB it's rgb(106, 129, 158), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 18%, 0%, 38%).
What colors go well with Bay View?
Bay View pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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