Nightlife
Also known as: Elmer’s Echo, Limoges, Blue Mosque, Cold Current
Nightlife is a rich, lively blue that reads as calm and trustworthy. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Nightlife
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.11:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Nightlife background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Nightlife
Nightlife with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nightlife
Nightlife triad
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.
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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