Fly-by-Night
Also known as: Spacescape, Azulado, Tetsu-Kon Blue, Silent Orbit
Fly-by-Night sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively blue that feels calm and trustworthy. Try it in 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Fly-by-Night
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 15.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Fly-by-Night background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Fly-by-Night
Fly-by-Night with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fly-by-Night
Fly-by-Night triad
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.
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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