Dragonfly
Also known as: Sailboat, Nautical, Midnight Interlude, Enchanted Navy
Dragonfly is what happens when blue turns rich and gentle. The effect is cool and professional, made for corporate branding and SaaS products. Dragonfly plays well with brown tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.85:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dragonfly color codes
- HEX
- #314A76
- RGB
- rgb(49, 74, 118)
- RGBA
- rgba(49, 74, 118, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 41%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 58%, 46%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 54%)
- LAB
- lab(31.1 1.2 -28.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.1% 0.080 261.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Dragonfly works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dragonfly
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dragonfly 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 8.85:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.37:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dragonfly background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dragonfly
Dragonfly with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dragonfly
Dragonfly triad
Similar colors
- Nautical#2E4A7D · ΔE 1.3
- Blue Funk#2D4470 · ΔE 2.0
- Assassin#2D4F83 · ΔE 2.7
- Nightlife#27426B · ΔE 2.9
- Naval Blue#384B6B · ΔE 2.9
- Slumber#2D517C · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dragonfly is closest to Pineapple.
Dragonfly FAQs
What color is Dragonfly?
Dragonfly is a dark blue with the hex code #314A76. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 41% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dragonfly?
The hex code for Dragonfly is #314A76. In RGB it's rgb(49, 74, 118), and in CMYK it's cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 54%).
What colors go well with Dragonfly?
Dragonfly pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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