Dark Soul
Also known as: Fibonacci Blue, Downriver, Clarinet, Subnautical
Dark Soul sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively blue that feels cool and professional. Try it in corporate branding and SaaS products. Dark Soul plays well with orange tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 15.18:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Dark Soul color codes
- HEX
- #112255
- RGB
- rgb(17, 34, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 34, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(225, 67%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(225, 80%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(80%, 60%, 0%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(14.5 9.4 -33.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.3% 0.095 266.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: midnightblue#191970 · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 5026 — Pearl night blue#102C54 · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Soul 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Soul
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Soul 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 15.18:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Soul background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Soul
Dark Soul with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Soul
Dark Soul triad
Similar colors
- Subnautical#012253 · ΔE 2.1
- Spacescape#222255 · ΔE 3.3
- Fly-by-Night#1C1E4D · ΔE 3.3
- Azulado#211D49 · ΔE 5.0
- Marine#042E60 · ΔE 5.2
- Galaxea#2E305E · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Soul is closest to Madras.
Dark Soul FAQs
What color is Dark Soul?
Dark Soul is a dark blue with the hex code #112255. In HSL terms it has a hue of 225°, 67% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Soul?
The hex code for Dark Soul is #112255. In RGB it's rgb(17, 34, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(80%, 60%, 0%, 67%).
What colors go well with Dark Soul?
Dark Soul pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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