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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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