Fly-by-Night
Also known as: Spacescape , Azulado , Tetsu-Kon Blue , Silent Orbit
A lively blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Fly-by-Night works well for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Reach for a yellow companion shade to give Fly-by-Night maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (15.65:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Fly-by-Night color codes
- HEX
- #1C1E4D
- RGB
- rgb(28, 30, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(28, 30, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(238, 47%, 21%)
- HSV
- hsv(238, 64%, 30%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(64%, 61%, 0%, 70%)
- LAB
- lab(13.5 11.9 -30.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(26.4% 0.085 277.0)
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 7.9
- RAL 5022: Night blue #2F2A5A · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Fly-by-Night 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 Fly-by-Night
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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 Fly-by-Night 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 15.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Fly-by-Night background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fly-by-Night
Fly-by-Night with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fly-by-Night
Fly-by-Night triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Spacescape #222255 · ΔE 1.7
- Azulado #211D49 · ΔE 1.8
- Dark Soul #112255 · ΔE 3.3
- Subnautical #012253 · ΔE 5.1
- Nightwalker #161D3B · ΔE 5.1
- Indie Go #2E2364 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fly-by-Night is closest to Madras .
FAQ
Fly-by-Night FAQs
What color is Fly-by-Night?
Fly-by-Night is a dark blue with the hex code #1C1E4D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 238°, 47% saturation, and 21% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fly-by-Night?
The hex code for Fly-by-Night is #1C1E4D. In RGB it's rgb(28, 30, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 61%, 0%, 70%).
What colors go well with Fly-by-Night?
Fly-by-Night pairs naturally with yellow 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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