Plumbeous

Also known as: Layers of Ocean, Silver Blueberry, Lost Atlantis, Arrowhead Lake

A gentle blue with a cool and professional character, Plumbeous works beautifully for 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Plumbeous

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 4.99:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.21:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Plumbeous background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Plumbeous

Plumbeous with its complement

Soft neighbors of Plumbeous

Plumbeous triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Plumbeous is closest to Golem.

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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