Night Owl
Also known as: Ocean Shadow, Providence, Catalina Coast, Country Lake
Night Owl is a medium, gentle cyan that reads as cool and clear. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Night Owl
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.51:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Night Owl background: #000000
Palettes featuring Night Owl
Night Owl with its complement
Soft neighbors of Night Owl
Night Owl triad
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.
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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