Pacific
Also known as: Seamount , Deep Marine , Gulf Harbour , Peacock Tail
Part of the cyan family, Pacific pairs a rich base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in modern branding and tech interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.75:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Pacific color codes
- HEX
- #24646B
- RGB
- rgb(36, 100, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(36, 100, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(186, 50%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(186, 66%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(66%, 7%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(38.6 -19.2 -10.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.065 205.3)
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 5021: Water blue #07737A · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Pacific 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 Pacific
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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 Pacific 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 6.75:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pacific background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pacific
Pacific with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pacific
Pacific triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Beau Vert #0C6064 · ΔE 3.1
- Mediterranea #39636A · ΔE 3.6
- Lacrosse #2E5C58 · ΔE 5.8
- Rosemary #405E5C · ΔE 6.6
- Mosque #005F5B · ΔE 6.7
- Atlantis #336172 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pacific is closest to Sly Fox .
FAQ
Pacific FAQs
What color is Pacific?
Pacific is a dark cyan with the hex code #24646B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 186°, 50% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pacific?
The hex code for Pacific is #24646B. In RGB it's rgb(36, 100, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(66%, 7%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Pacific?
Pacific pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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