Gothic
Also known as: Blue Shoal, Horizon, Shoreline, Winter in Paris
Expect clean and modern associations from Gothic — a medium cyan well suited to modern branding and tech interfaces. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.53:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Gothic color codes
- HEX
- #698890
- RGB
- rgb(105, 136, 144)
- RGBA
- rgba(105, 136, 144, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 16%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(192, 27%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 6%, 0%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(54.5 -9.9 -8.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.6% 0.037 215.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 7.8
- RAL 7000 — Squirrel grey#7E8B92 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Gothic works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- 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 Gothic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Gothic 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 3.80:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.53:1
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Best text color on a Gothic background: #000000
Palettes featuring Gothic
Gothic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gothic
Gothic triad
Similar colors
- Horizon#648894 · ΔE 1.8
- Thundercloud#698589 · ΔE 2.1
- Arctic#648589 · ΔE 2.7
- Cavolo Nero#72939E · ΔE 4.1
- Catfish#657D82 · ΔE 4.3
- Blue Blood#6B7F81 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gothic is closest to Hemp.
Gothic FAQs
What color is Gothic?
Gothic is a medium cyan with the hex code #698890. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 16% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gothic?
The hex code for Gothic is #698890. In RGB it's rgb(105, 136, 144), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 6%, 0%, 44%).
What colors go well with Gothic?
Gothic pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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