Plumbeous
Also known as: Layers of Ocean , Silver Blueberry , Lost Atlantis , Arrowhead Lake
On screen, Plumbeous registers as cool and professional: a medium blue at home in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Plumbeous maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.99:1.
Reference
Plumbeous color codes
- HEX
- #5C7287
- RGB
- rgb(92, 114, 135)
- RGBA
- rgba(92, 114, 135, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 19%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 32%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(32%, 16%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(46.9 -4.4 -14.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.2% 0.042 247.4)
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
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: slategray #708090 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 5014: Pigeon blue #6C7C98 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Plumbeous 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Plumbeous
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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 Plumbeous 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 4.99:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Plumbeous background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Plumbeous
Plumbeous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Plumbeous
Plumbeous triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Shipyard #4F6F85 · ΔE 3.4
- Beach View #4F7694 · ΔE 4.2
- Clean Slate #577396 · ΔE 4.6
- Night Owl #5D7B89 · ΔE 5.9
- Stellar #46647E · ΔE 6.0
- Zenith #497A9F · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Plumbeous is closest to Golem .
FAQ
Plumbeous FAQs
What color is Plumbeous?
Plumbeous is a medium blue with the hex code #5C7287. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 19% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Plumbeous?
The hex code for Plumbeous is #5C7287. In RGB it's rgb(92, 114, 135), and in CMYK it's cmyk(32%, 16%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Plumbeous?
Plumbeous pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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