Old World
Also known as: Serenity , Hopeful Dream , Foresight , Victory Lake
A gentle blue with a cool and professional character, Old World works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Old World
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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 Old World 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 2.41:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Old World background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Old World
Old World with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old World
Old World triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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