Mallard
Also known as: Rainstorm, Night Swim, Moscow Midnight, Berry Blue Green
Expect clean and modern associations from Mallard — a rich cyan well suited to healthcare apps and modern branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Mallard
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 9.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Mallard background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mallard
Mallard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mallard
Mallard triad
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.
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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