Inkjet

Also known as: Into the Stratosphere, Navy Damask, Hidden Sapphire, Rainmaker

A gentle blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Inkjet works beautifully for corporate branding and SaaS products. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 7.62:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Inkjet color codes

HEX
#44556B
RGB
rgb(68, 85, 107)
RGBA
rgba(68, 85, 107, 1)
HSL
hsl(214, 22%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(214, 36%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(36%, 21%, 0%, 58%)
LAB
lab(35.4 -2.3 -15.0)
OKLCH
oklch(44.4% 0.042 255.1)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 11.2
  • RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Inkjet 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 Inkjet

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Inkjet 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 7.62:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.76:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Inkjet background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Inkjet

Inkjet with its complement

Soft neighbors of Inkjet

Inkjet triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Inkjet is closest to Baby Bear.

Inkjet FAQs

What color is Inkjet?

Inkjet is a dark blue with the hex code #44556B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 214°, 22% saturation, and 34% lightness.

What is the hex code for Inkjet?

The hex code for Inkjet is #44556B. In RGB it's rgb(68, 85, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(36%, 21%, 0%, 58%).

What colors go well with Inkjet?

Inkjet pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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