Calypso
Also known as: Am I Blue? , Crashing Waves , Bengal Blue , Astral
As a rich take on cyan, Calypso carries cool and clear energy that suits tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Calypso maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.36:1.
Reference
Calypso color codes
- HEX
- #3D7188
- RGB
- rgb(61, 113, 136)
- RGBA
- rgba(61, 113, 136, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 38%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(198, 55%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(55%, 17%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(44.8 -12.8 -18.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.2% 0.066 228.7)
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: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Calypso 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 Calypso
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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 Calypso 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 5.36:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.92:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Calypso background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Calypso
Calypso with its complement
Soft neighbors of Calypso
Calypso triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Astral #376F89 · ΔE 1.3
- Blue Fjord #007290 · ΔE 4.2
- Shipyard #4F6F85 · ΔE 4.2
- Copacabana #006C8D · ΔE 4.6
- Waterworld #00718A · ΔE 4.8
- Hydro #49747F · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Calypso is closest to Cocoa .
FAQ
Calypso FAQs
What color is Calypso?
Calypso is a dark cyan with the hex code #3D7188. In HSL terms it has a hue of 198°, 38% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Calypso?
The hex code for Calypso is #3D7188. In RGB it's rgb(61, 113, 136), and in CMYK it's cmyk(55%, 17%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Calypso?
Calypso pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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