Mallard
Also known as: Rainstorm , Night Swim , Moscow Midnight , Berry Blue Green
Mallard is a rich, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It earns its place in modern branding and tech interfaces. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 9.83:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Mallard color codes
- HEX
- #254855
- RGB
- rgb(37, 72, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(37, 72, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(196, 39%, 24%)
- HSV
- hsv(196, 56%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(56%, 15%, 0%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(28.4 -10.0 -11.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.1% 0.046 224.3)
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 5020: Ocean blue #0B4151 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Mallard 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mallard
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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 Mallard 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 9.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Mallard background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mallard
Mallard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mallard
Mallard triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nocturne #344D58 · ΔE 3.0
- Juggernaut #255367 · ΔE 4.4
- Great Void #3B5760 · ΔE 5.6
- Plunge #035568 · ΔE 6.0
- Dark Secret #3E5361 · ΔE 6.1
- Seafarer #204D68 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mallard is closest to Grilled .
FAQ
Mallard FAQs
What color is Mallard?
Mallard is a dark cyan with the hex code #254855. In HSL terms it has a hue of 196°, 39% saturation, and 24% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mallard?
The hex code for Mallard is #254855. In RGB it's rgb(37, 72, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(56%, 15%, 0%, 67%).
What colors go well with Mallard?
Mallard pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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