Homeworld
Also known as: Atmosphere , Boyzone , Splish Splash , Kahu Blue
Few blues feel this lively. Homeworld leans cool and steady and dependable, which points it toward trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Homeworld maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.67:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Homeworld color codes
- HEX
- #2299DD
- RGB
- rgb(34, 153, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(34, 153, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(202, 73%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(202, 85%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(85%, 31%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(59.5 -14.0 -44.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.3% 0.141 240.6)
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: dodgerblue #1E90FF · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 8.5 · 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 Homeworld works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Homeworld
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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 Homeworld 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 3.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.67:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Homeworld background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Homeworld
Homeworld with its complement
Soft neighbors of Homeworld
Homeworld triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Burst #309CD0 · ΔE 3.4
- Sub-Zero #57A1CE · ΔE 4.8
- High Blue #4CA8E0 · ΔE 5.1
- Windjammer #62A5DF · ΔE 5.9
- Blue Bay #619AD6 · ΔE 6.0
- Cerulean #55AAEE · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Homeworld is closest to Peru .
FAQ
Homeworld FAQs
What color is Homeworld?
Homeworld is a medium blue with the hex code #2299DD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 202°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Homeworld?
The hex code for Homeworld is #2299DD. In RGB it's rgb(34, 153, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(85%, 31%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Homeworld?
Homeworld pairs naturally with orange 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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