Old World
Also known as: Serenity, Hopeful Dream, Foresight, Victory Lake
As a soft take on blue, Old World carries cool and professional energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Old World color codes
- HEX
- #91A8CF
- RGB
- rgb(145, 168, 207)
- RGBA
- rgba(145, 168, 207, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 39%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 30%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 19%, 0%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(68.1 -1.4 -22.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.8% 0.063 260.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Old World works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Old World
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Old World 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 2.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Old World background: #000000
Palettes featuring Old World
Old World with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old World
Old World triad
Similar colors
- Azureno#8FA0D5 · ΔE 3.6
- Windfall#84A7CE · ΔE 3.7
- Queer Blue#88ACE0 · ΔE 4.0
- High Tide#85A6C8 · ΔE 4.1
- Mont Blanc#9EB6D8 · ΔE 4.1
- Sailing#869CBB · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old World is closest to Medallion.
Old World FAQs
What color is Old World?
Old World is a medium blue with the hex code #91A8CF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 39% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Old World?
The hex code for Old World is #91A8CF. In RGB it's rgb(145, 168, 207), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 19%, 0%, 19%).
What colors go well with Old World?
Old World pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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