Inkjet
Also known as: Into the Stratosphere , Navy Damask , Hidden Sapphire , Rainmaker
Few blues feel this gentle. Inkjet leans cool and calm and trustworthy, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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
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: 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: 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 Inkjet
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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 Inkjet 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 7.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.76:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Inkjet background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Inkjet
Inkjet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Inkjet
Inkjet triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Silent Sea #3A4A63 · ΔE 4.1
- Bluedgeons #324C64 · ΔE 4.3
- Seven Seas #4A5C6A · ΔE 4.9
- Naval Blue #384B6B · ΔE 5.0
- Dark Secret #3E5361 · ΔE 5.1
- Nightfall #43535E · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Inkjet is closest to Baby Bear .
FAQ
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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