Loch Ness
Also known as: Gladiola Blue, Chetwode Blue, Twinkle Night, Evening Lagoon
Loch Ness is a medium, gentle blue that reads as steady and dependable. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Loch Ness
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.88:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Loch Ness background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Loch Ness
Loch Ness with its complement
Soft neighbors of Loch Ness
Loch Ness triad
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.
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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