Mediterranea
Also known as: Smock Blue , Deep Sea Dive , After the Storm , China Green Blue
Mediterranea is a rich, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It earns its place in modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a red companion shade to give Mediterranea maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.63:1.
Reference
Mediterranea color codes
- HEX
- #39636A
- RGB
- rgb(57, 99, 106)
- RGBA
- rgba(57, 99, 106, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(189, 30%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(189, 46%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(46%, 7%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(39.1 -13.7 -8.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.2% 0.048 209.2)
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 7.5
- RAL 5025: Pearl Gentian blue #296478 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Mediterranea works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- 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 Mediterranea
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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 Mediterranea 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 6.63:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Mediterranea background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mediterranea
Mediterranea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mediterranea
Mediterranea triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pacific #24646B · ΔE 3.6
- Atlantis #336172 · ΔE 4.7
- Rosemary #405E5C · ΔE 4.8
- Great Void #3B5760 · ΔE 5.5
- Beau Vert #0C6064 · ΔE 6.3
- Hydro #49747F · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mediterranea is closest to Roasted .
FAQ
Mediterranea FAQs
What color is Mediterranea?
Mediterranea is a dark cyan with the hex code #39636A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 189°, 30% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mediterranea?
The hex code for Mediterranea is #39636A. In RGB it's rgb(57, 99, 106), and in CMYK it's cmyk(46%, 7%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Mediterranea?
Mediterranea pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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