Kimono
Also known as: Orbital, Marine Ink, Dayflower Blue, Marvellous
Expect cool and professional associations from Kimono — a medium blue well suited to corporate branding and SaaS products. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.74:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Kimono color codes
- HEX
- #6D86B6
- RGB
- rgb(109, 134, 182)
- RGBA
- rgba(109, 134, 182, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(219, 33%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(219, 40%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(40%, 26%, 0%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(55.4 0.2 -28.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.0% 0.079 263.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 5014 — Pigeon blue#6C7C98 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Kimono works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Kimono
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Kimono 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 3.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.74:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Kimono background: #000000
Palettes featuring Kimono
Kimono with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kimono
Kimono triad
Similar colors
- Orbital#6D83BB · ΔE 1.6
- Marina#5A88C8 · ΔE 4.9
- Bay View#6A819E · ΔE 5.1
- Flood#6677BB · ΔE 5.4
- Stonewash#74819A · ΔE 6.6
- Windstorm#6D98C4 · ΔE 7.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kimono is closest to Banner Gold.
Kimono FAQs
What color is Kimono?
Kimono is a medium blue with the hex code #6D86B6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 219°, 33% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kimono?
The hex code for Kimono is #6D86B6. In RGB it's rgb(109, 134, 182), and in CMYK it's cmyk(40%, 26%, 0%, 29%).
What colors go well with Kimono?
Kimono pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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