Bellflower
Also known as: Evening Lagoon, Blue Iris, Submarine Base, Iris Bloom
Bellflower is a medium, gentle blue that reads as calm and trustworthy. It shines in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.32:1, passes WCAG AA).
Bellflower color codes
- HEX
- #5D66AA
- RGB
- rgb(93, 102, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(93, 102, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(233, 31%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(233, 45%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(45%, 40%, 0%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(44.8 10.6 -38.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.4% 0.107 276.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: slateblue#6A5ACD · ΔE 7.8
- RAL 5023 — Distant blue#4D668E · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Bellflower works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bellflower
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bellflower 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 5.32:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.95:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bellflower background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bellflower
Bellflower with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bellflower
Bellflower triad
Similar colors
- Loch Ness#5F6DB0 · ΔE 2.6
- Starstruck#4664A5 · ΔE 5.0
- Scampi#6F63A0 · ΔE 6.0
- Flood#6677BB · ΔE 6.4
- Wizard#4D5B88 · ΔE 6.6
- Twilight#4E518B · ΔE 8.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bellflower is closest to Alligator.
Bellflower FAQs
What color is Bellflower?
Bellflower is a medium blue with the hex code #5D66AA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 233°, 31% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bellflower?
The hex code for Bellflower is #5D66AA. In RGB it's rgb(93, 102, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(45%, 40%, 0%, 33%).
What colors go well with Bellflower?
Bellflower pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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