Dark Soul
Also known as: Fibonacci Blue , Downriver , Clarinet , Subnautical
On screen, Dark Soul registers as cool and professional: a rich blue at home in corporate branding and SaaS products. Dark Soul plays well with orange tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 15.18:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
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)
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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cool
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Soul
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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 Soul 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 15.18:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Soul background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Soul
Dark Soul with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Soul
Dark Soul triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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