Bay View
Also known as: Brisk Blue , Lead Cast , Searching Blue , Blue Oar
As a medium take on blue, Bay View carries cool and professional energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bay View
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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 Bay View 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 4.00:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.25:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bay View background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bay View
Bay View with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bay View
Bay View triad
Explore
Similar colors
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- 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 .
FAQ
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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