Freefall
Also known as: Inky Storm, Magic Spell, Illusionist, Academy Purple
Freefall brings a steady and dependable feel to any palette. This rich blue is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Freefall
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.51:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Freefall background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Freefall
Freefall with its complement
Soft neighbors of Freefall
Freefall triad
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.
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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