Harem Silk
Also known as: Blue Heist , Bowerbird Blue , Journey Into Night , Blue League
Harem Silk is a rich, vivid cyan that reads as cool and clear. It earns its place in healthcare apps and modern branding. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.75:1.
Reference
Harem Silk color codes
- HEX
- #006383
- RGB
- rgb(0, 99, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 99, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 100%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 100%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 24%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(38.4 -16.0 -25.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.7% 0.092 229.1)
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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cool
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 14.3
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Harem Silk 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Harem Silk
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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 Harem Silk 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 6.75:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Harem Silk background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Harem Silk
Harem Silk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Harem Silk
Harem Silk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Velvet #0D6183 · ΔE 1.5
- Blue-Collar #005F7A · ΔE 2.2
- Copacabana #006C8D · ΔE 3.1
- Hydra #006995 · ΔE 4.3
- Night Kite #005572 · ΔE 4.7
- Deep Lagoon #005A6F · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Harem Silk is closest to Gingerbread .
FAQ
Harem Silk FAQs
What color is Harem Silk?
Harem Silk is a dark cyan with the hex code #006383. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 100% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Harem Silk?
The hex code for Harem Silk is #006383. In RGB it's rgb(0, 99, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 24%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Harem Silk?
Harem Silk 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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