Kimono
Also known as: Orbital , Marine Ink , Dayflower Blue , Marvellous
Expect cool and professional associations from Kimono, a medium blue 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.
Reference
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)
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
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Kimono
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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 Kimono 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 3.66:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.74:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Kimono background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kimono
Kimono with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kimono
Kimono triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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