Campanula
Also known as: Athens, North Atlantic Breeze, Petrel, Matt Blue
Part of the blue family, Campanula pairs a medium base with a steady and dependable presence — ideal 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Campanula
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.90:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.28:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Campanula background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Campanula
Campanula with its complement
Soft neighbors of Campanula
Campanula triad
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.
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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