Loch Ness
Also known as: Gladiola Blue , Chetwode Blue , Twinkle Night , Evening Lagoon
Part of the blue family, Loch Ness pairs a medium base with a steady and dependable presence. It belongs in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.88:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Loch Ness color codes
- HEX
- #5F6DB0
- RGB
- rgb(95, 109, 176)
- RGBA
- rgba(95, 109, 176, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(230, 34%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(230, 46%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(46%, 38%, 0%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(47.2 8.6 -37.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.3% 0.106 273.5)
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: royalblue #4169E1 · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 5023: Distant blue #4D668E · 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 Loch Ness works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Loch Ness
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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 Loch Ness 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 4.88:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Loch Ness background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Loch Ness
Loch Ness with its complement
Soft neighbors of Loch Ness
Loch Ness triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bellflower #5D66AA · ΔE 2.6
- Flood #6677BB · ΔE 3.9
- Starstruck #4664A5 · ΔE 5.5
- Clean Slate #577396 · ΔE 5.9
- Scampi #6F63A0 · ΔE 7.5
- Sail On #4575AD · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Loch Ness is closest to Alligator .
FAQ
Loch Ness FAQs
What color is Loch Ness?
Loch Ness is a medium blue with the hex code #5F6DB0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 230°, 34% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Loch Ness?
The hex code for Loch Ness is #5F6DB0. In RGB it's rgb(95, 109, 176), and in CMYK it's cmyk(46%, 38%, 0%, 31%).
What colors go well with Loch Ness?
Loch Ness pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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