Inkblot
Also known as: Indigo Iron, Indian Ink, Mountain Fig, Astrogranite Debris
Inkblot is a rich, muted blue that reads as steady and dependable. It shines in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.57:1, passes WCAG AA).
Inkblot color codes
- HEX
- #393F4B
- RGB
- rgb(57, 63, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(57, 63, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(220, 14%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(220, 24%, 29%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 71%)
- LAB
- lab(26.4 -0.3 -8.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(36.7% 0.022 264.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 14.2
- RAL 5008 — Grey blue#313C48 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Inkblot 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Inkblot
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Inkblot 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 10.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.99:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Inkblot background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Inkblot
Inkblot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Inkblot
Inkblot triad
Similar colors
- Dark Crypt#3F4551 · ΔE 2.0
- Lava Stone#3C4151 · ΔE 2.5
- Madonna#3F4250 · ΔE 2.6
- Arsenic#3B444B · ΔE 4.2
- Vulcan#36383C · ΔE 4.9
- Stargazing#414549 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Inkblot is closest to Graphite.
Inkblot FAQs
What color is Inkblot?
Inkblot is a dark blue with the hex code #393F4B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 220°, 14% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Inkblot?
The hex code for Inkblot is #393F4B. In RGB it's rgb(57, 63, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 71%).
What colors go well with Inkblot?
Inkblot pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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