Freefall
Also known as: Inky Storm , Magic Spell , Illusionist , Academy Purple
With its cool undertone, Freefall (#565266) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 7.51:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Freefall color codes
- HEX
- #565266
- RGB
- rgb(86, 82, 102)
- RGBA
- rgba(86, 82, 102, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(252, 11%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(252, 20%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 20%, 0%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(35.8 5.1 -11.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.0% 0.033 294.2)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 13.2
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Freefall 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Freefall
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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 Freefall 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 7.51:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Freefall background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Freefall
Freefall with its complement
Soft neighbors of Freefall
Freefall triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Intergalactic #4D516C · ΔE 4.2
- Fedora #625665 · ΔE 4.5
- Smoky #605D6B · ΔE 4.7
- Blackwater #545663 · ΔE 4.9
- Black Magic #4F4554 · ΔE 5.3
- Gun Powder #484753 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Freefall is closest to Kelp .
FAQ
Freefall FAQs
What color is Freefall?
Freefall is a dark blue with the hex code #565266. In HSL terms it has a hue of 252°, 11% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Freefall?
The hex code for Freefall is #565266. In RGB it's rgb(86, 82, 102), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 20%, 0%, 60%).
What colors go well with Freefall?
Freefall pairs naturally with green 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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