Catfish
Also known as: Blue Thunder , Refuge , Crater Lake , Mediterranean
Part of the cyan family, Catfish pairs a medium base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 4.81:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Catfish color codes
- HEX
- #657D82
- RGB
- rgb(101, 125, 130)
- RGBA
- rgba(101, 125, 130, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(190, 13%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(190, 22%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 4%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(50.6 -8.1 -5.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.2% 0.029 211.7)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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: slategray #708090 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 7000: Squirrel grey #7E8B92 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Catfish works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- 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 Catfish
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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 Catfish 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 4.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.81:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Catfish background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Catfish
Catfish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Catfish
Catfish triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Blood #6B7F81 · ΔE 2.0
- Thundercloud #698589 · ΔE 3.2
- Arctic #648589 · ΔE 3.8
- Night Owl #5D7B89 · ΔE 4.2
- Gothic #698890 · ΔE 4.3
- Citadel #6A7F8B · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Catfish is closest to Empress .
FAQ
Catfish FAQs
What color is Catfish?
Catfish is a medium cyan with the hex code #657D82. In HSL terms it has a hue of 190°, 13% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Catfish?
The hex code for Catfish is #657D82. In RGB it's rgb(101, 125, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 4%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Catfish?
Catfish pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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