Catfish
Also known as: Blue Thunder, Refuge, Crater Lake, Mediterranean
Catfish brings a clean and modern feel to any palette. This medium cyan is a natural fit for modern branding and tech interfaces. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Catfish
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.37:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 4.81:1
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Best text color on a Catfish background: #000000
Palettes featuring Catfish
Catfish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Catfish
Catfish triad
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.
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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