Plunge
Also known as: Rainy Morning, Sea Creature, Deep Lagoon, Submersible
As a rich take on cyan, Plunge carries cool and clear energy that suits water themes and healthcare apps. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.39:1, passes WCAG AA).
Plunge color codes
- HEX
- #035568
- RGB
- rgb(3, 85, 104)
- RGBA
- rgba(3, 85, 104, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(191, 94%, 21%)
- HSV
- hsv(191, 97%, 41%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(97%, 18%, 0%, 59%)
- LAB
- lab(32.6 -17.0 -17.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.6% 0.075 220.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 5025 — Pearl Gentian blue#296478 · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Plunge works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Plunge
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Plunge 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 8.39:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Plunge background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Plunge
Plunge with its complement
Soft neighbors of Plunge
Plunge triad
Similar colors
- Juggernaut#255367 · ΔE 4.0
- Night Kite#005572 · ΔE 4.4
- Blue-Collar#005F7A · ΔE 4.4
- Atlantis#336172 · ΔE 5.6
- Mallard#254855 · ΔE 6.0
- Harem Silk#006383 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Plunge is closest to Brisket.
Plunge FAQs
What color is Plunge?
Plunge is a dark cyan with the hex code #035568. In HSL terms it has a hue of 191°, 94% saturation, and 21% lightness.
What is the hex code for Plunge?
The hex code for Plunge is #035568. In RGB it's rgb(3, 85, 104), and in CMYK it's cmyk(97%, 18%, 0%, 59%).
What colors go well with Plunge?
Plunge pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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