Blue Funk
Also known as: Bona Fide , Napoleonic Blue , Space Missions , Deep Ocean Floor
Blue Funk is what happens when blue turns rich and gentle. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for SaaS products and finance apps. Match it with brown accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 9.67:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Blue Funk color codes
- HEX
- #2D4470
- RGB
- rgb(45, 68, 112)
- RGBA
- rgba(45, 68, 112, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(219, 43%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(219, 60%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(60%, 39%, 0%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(28.7 2.1 -28.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.0% 0.080 262.4)
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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 5000: Violet blue #384C70 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Blue Funk works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Funk
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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 Blue Funk 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 9.67:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Blue Funk background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Funk
Blue Funk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Funk
Blue Funk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nightlife #27426B · ΔE 1.5
- Dragonfly #314A76 · ΔE 2.0
- Nautical #2E4A7D · ΔE 2.6
- Aegean Blue #1B416F · ΔE 3.0
- Naval Blue #384B6B · ΔE 3.6
- Bonne Nuit #3A4866 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Funk is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Blue Funk FAQs
What color is Blue Funk?
Blue Funk is a dark blue with the hex code #2D4470. In HSL terms it has a hue of 219°, 43% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Funk?
The hex code for Blue Funk is #2D4470. In RGB it's rgb(45, 68, 112), and in CMYK it's cmyk(60%, 39%, 0%, 56%).
What colors go well with Blue Funk?
Blue Funk pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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