Orbital
Also known as: Kimono, Marvellous, Persian Jewel, Violets Are Blue
Orbital sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels cool and professional. Try it in corporate branding and SaaS products. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.61:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Orbital color codes
- HEX
- #6D83BB
- RGB
- rgb(109, 131, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(109, 131, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(223, 36%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(223, 42%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(42%, 30%, 0%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(54.7 3.0 -32.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.6% 0.089 267.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 5014 — Pigeon blue#6C7C98 · ΔE 6.9 · 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 Orbital 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 Orbital
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Orbital 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 3.74:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.61:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Orbital background: #000000
Palettes featuring Orbital
Orbital with its complement
Soft neighbors of Orbital
Orbital triad
Similar colors
- Kimono#6D86B6 · ΔE 1.6
- Flood#6677BB · ΔE 4.2
- Marina#5A88C8 · ΔE 5.5
- Bay View#6A819E · ΔE 5.8
- Blue Jay#5588DD · ΔE 6.7
- Stonewash#74819A · ΔE 7.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Orbital is closest to Fernweh.
Orbital FAQs
What color is Orbital?
Orbital is a medium blue with the hex code #6D83BB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 223°, 36% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Orbital?
The hex code for Orbital is #6D83BB. In RGB it's rgb(109, 131, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(42%, 30%, 0%, 27%).
What colors go well with Orbital?
Orbital pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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