Great Void
Also known as: Kingfisher , Autumn Night , Cadet Song , Prussian
On screen, Great Void registers as cool and clear: a rich cyan at home in tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Great Void maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.73:1.
Reference
Great Void color codes
- HEX
- #3B5760
- RGB
- rgb(59, 87, 96)
- RGBA
- rgba(59, 87, 96, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 24%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 39%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 9%, 0%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(35.0 -8.9 -8.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.8% 0.036 219.9)
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 cyan 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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Great Void 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 Great Void
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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 Great Void 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 7.73:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Great Void background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Great Void
Great Void with its complement
Soft neighbors of Great Void
Great Void triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Stargazer #3F5865 · ΔE 2.8
- Nocturne #344D58 · ΔE 3.7
- Dark Secret #3E5361 · ΔE 4.5
- Fiord #4B5A62 · ΔE 4.7
- Nightfall #43535E · ΔE 4.9
- Atlantis #336172 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Great Void is closest to Liver .
FAQ
Great Void FAQs
What color is Great Void?
Great Void is a dark cyan with the hex code #3B5760. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 24% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Great Void?
The hex code for Great Void is #3B5760. In RGB it's rgb(59, 87, 96), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 9%, 0%, 62%).
What colors go well with Great Void?
Great Void 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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