Night Owl
Also known as: Ocean Shadow , Providence , Catalina Coast , Country Lake
As a medium take on cyan, Night Owl carries cool and clear energy that suits healthcare apps and modern branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.51:1.
Reference
Night Owl color codes
- HEX
- #5D7B89
- RGB
- rgb(93, 123, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(93, 123, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(199, 19%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(199, 32%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(32%, 10%, 0%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(49.7 -8.5 -11.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.5% 0.041 228.2)
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
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: slategray #708090 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 7031: Blue grey #5D6970 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Night Owl 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Night Owl
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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 Night Owl 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 4.51:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Night Owl background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Night Owl
Night Owl with its complement
Soft neighbors of Night Owl
Night Owl triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Citadel #6A7F8B · ΔE 3.3
- Catfish #657D82 · ΔE 4.2
- Horizon #648894 · ΔE 5.2
- Hydro #49747F · ΔE 5.6
- Gothic #698890 · ΔE 5.7
- Shipyard #4F6F85 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Night Owl is closest to Caribou .
FAQ
Night Owl FAQs
What color is Night Owl?
Night Owl is a medium cyan with the hex code #5D7B89. In HSL terms it has a hue of 199°, 19% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Night Owl?
The hex code for Night Owl is #5D7B89. In RGB it's rgb(93, 123, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(32%, 10%, 0%, 46%).
What colors go well with Night Owl?
Night Owl 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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