Nightlife
Also known as: Elmer’s Echo , Limoges , Blue Mosque , Cold Current
On screen, Nightlife registers as calm and trustworthy: a rich blue at home in corporate branding and SaaS products. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 10.11:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Nightlife color codes
- HEX
- #27426B
- RGB
- rgb(39, 66, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(39, 66, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 47%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 64%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(64%, 38%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(27.4 0.3 -27.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(37.9% 0.078 258.5)
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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 5010: Gentian blue #13447C · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Nightlife 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 Nightlife
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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 Nightlife 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 10.11:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Nightlife background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nightlife
Nightlife with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nightlife
Nightlife triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Funk #2D4470 · ΔE 1.5
- Aegean Blue #1B416F · ΔE 1.9
- Dragonfly #314A76 · ΔE 2.9
- Nautical #2E4A7D · ΔE 3.4
- Nautilus #273C5A · ΔE 3.4
- Naval Blue #384B6B · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nightlife is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Nightlife FAQs
What color is Nightlife?
Nightlife is a dark blue with the hex code #27426B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 47% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nightlife?
The hex code for Nightlife is #27426B. In RGB it's rgb(39, 66, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 38%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Nightlife?
Nightlife pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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