Dark Secret
Also known as: Orion Blue , Sailing Safari , Twilight Chimes , Alien
Part of the blue family, Dark Secret pairs a rich base with a steady and dependable presence. It belongs in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.03:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Dark Secret color codes
- HEX
- #3E5361
- RGB
- rgb(62, 83, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(62, 83, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(204, 22%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(204, 36%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(36%, 14%, 0%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(34.0 -5.4 -10.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.0% 0.035 237.8)
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 10.0
- RAL 7015: Slate grey #51565C · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Dark Secret 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: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Secret
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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 Dark Secret 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 8.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Secret background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Secret
Dark Secret with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Secret
Dark Secret triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nightfall #43535E · ΔE 1.7
- Stargazer #3F5865 · ΔE 2.3
- Nocturne #344D58 · ΔE 3.5
- Seven Seas #4A5C6A · ΔE 3.5
- Abyssal #404C57 · ΔE 3.6
- Fiord #4B5A62 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Secret is closest to Tobacco .
FAQ
Dark Secret FAQs
What color is Dark Secret?
Dark Secret is a dark blue with the hex code #3E5361. In HSL terms it has a hue of 204°, 22% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Secret?
The hex code for Dark Secret is #3E5361. In RGB it's rgb(62, 83, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(36%, 14%, 0%, 62%).
What colors go well with Dark Secret?
Dark Secret pairs naturally with brown 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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