Campanula
Also known as: Athens , North Atlantic Breeze , Petrel , Matt Blue
Campanula holds a medium position in the blue range and reads as steady and dependable. You'll see it used for SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Campanula maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 4.90:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Campanula color codes
- HEX
- #3473B7
- RGB
- rgb(52, 115, 183)
- RGBA
- rgba(52, 115, 183, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(211, 56%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(211, 72%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(72%, 37%, 0%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(46.9 -2.9 -42.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.8% 0.125 252.6)
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 5.8
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Campanula works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Campanula
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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 Campanula 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 4.90:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.28:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Campanula background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Campanula
Campanula with its complement
Soft neighbors of Campanula
Campanula triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Matt Blue #2C6FBB · ΔE 1.5
- Sail On #4575AD · ΔE 2.0
- Mykonos #387ABE · ΔE 2.7
- Naval #41729F · ΔE 3.0
- Muted Blue #3B719F · ΔE 3.2
- Windsurfing #3A7099 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Campanula is closest to Olivia .
FAQ
Campanula FAQs
What color is Campanula?
Campanula is a medium blue with the hex code #3473B7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 211°, 56% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Campanula?
The hex code for Campanula is #3473B7. In RGB it's rgb(52, 115, 183), and in CMYK it's cmyk(72%, 37%, 0%, 28%).
What colors go well with Campanula?
Campanula pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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