Sail On
Also known as: Athens , Blue Triumph , Petrel , Field Blue
As a medium take on blue, Sail On carries cool and professional energy that suits finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.77:1.
Reference
Sail On color codes
- HEX
- #4575AD
- RGB
- rgb(69, 117, 173)
- RGBA
- rgba(69, 117, 173, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(212, 43%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(212, 60%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(60%, 32%, 0%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(47.8 -3.4 -35.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.4% 0.102 253.4)
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
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: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Sail On 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sail On
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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 Sail On 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 4.77:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Sail On background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sail On
Sail On with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sail On
Sail On triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Campanula #3473B7 · ΔE 2.0
- Naval #41729F · ΔE 2.6
- Mykonos #387ABE · ΔE 3.0
- Matt Blue #2C6FBB · ΔE 3.0
- Muted Blue #3B719F · ΔE 3.2
- Zenith #497A9F · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sail On is closest to Olivia .
FAQ
Sail On FAQs
What color is Sail On?
Sail On is a medium blue with the hex code #4575AD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 212°, 43% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sail On?
The hex code for Sail On is #4575AD. In RGB it's rgb(69, 117, 173), and in CMYK it's cmyk(60%, 32%, 0%, 32%).
What colors go well with Sail On?
Sail On pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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