Inkblot
Also known as: Indigo Iron , Indian Ink , Mountain Fig , Astrogranite Debris
On screen, Inkblot registers as steady and dependable: a rich blue at home 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).
Reference
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)
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 blue 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 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Inkblot
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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 Inkblot 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 10.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Inkblot background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Inkblot
Inkblot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Inkblot
Inkblot triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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