Cavolo Nero
Also known as: Silk Khimar, Silver Fir Blue, Wave Jumper, Cameo Blue
Cavolo Nero brings a clean and modern feel to any palette. This medium cyan is a natural fit for healthcare apps and modern branding. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Cavolo Nero maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.38:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Cavolo Nero color codes
- HEX
- #72939E
- RGB
- rgb(114, 147, 158)
- RGBA
- rgba(114, 147, 158, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 18%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 28%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(28%, 7%, 0%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(58.7 -9.9 -9.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.2% 0.040 220.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 7000 — Squirrel grey#7E8B92 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Cavolo Nero works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cavolo Nero
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cavolo Nero 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 3.29:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.38:1
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Best text color on a Cavolo Nero background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cavolo Nero
Cavolo Nero with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cavolo Nero
Cavolo Nero triad
Similar colors
- Gothic#698890 · ΔE 4.1
- Horizon#648894 · ΔE 4.1
- Thundercloud#698589 · ΔE 5.8
- Grauzone#85A3B2 · ΔE 5.9
- Arctic#648589 · ΔE 6.3
- Equanimity#83A9B3 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cavolo Nero is closest to Earthbound.
Cavolo Nero FAQs
What color is Cavolo Nero?
Cavolo Nero is a medium cyan with the hex code #72939E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 18% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cavolo Nero?
The hex code for Cavolo Nero is #72939E. In RGB it's rgb(114, 147, 158), and in CMYK it's cmyk(28%, 7%, 0%, 38%).
What colors go well with Cavolo Nero?
Cavolo Nero pairs naturally with orange 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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