Cavolo Nero
Also known as: Silk Khimar , Silver Fir Blue , Wave Jumper , Cameo Blue
On screen, Cavolo Nero registers as cool and clear: a medium cyan at home in modern branding and tech interfaces. 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.
Reference
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)
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 blue 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cavolo Nero
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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 Cavolo Nero 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 3.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.38:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cavolo Nero background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cavolo Nero
Cavolo Nero with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cavolo Nero
Cavolo Nero triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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