Sailing

Also known as: Forever Blue, Washed Denim, Denim Tradition, Astro Bound

Expect calm and trustworthy associations from Sailing — a soft blue well suited to trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.49:1 on black clears AA.

Sailing color codes

HEX
#869CBB
RGB
rgb(134, 156, 187)
RGBA
rgba(134, 156, 187, 1)
HSL
hsl(215, 28%, 63%)
HSV
hsv(215, 28%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 17%, 0%, 27%)
LAB
lab(63.5 -2.6 -18.8)
OKLCH
oklch(68.7% 0.052 257.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 8.4
  • RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Sailing works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
  • 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.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Sailing

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Sailing 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 2.81:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 7.49:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Sailing background: #000000

Palettes featuring Sailing

Sailing with its complement

Soft neighbors of Sailing

Sailing triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sailing is closest to Incense.

Sailing FAQs

What color is Sailing?

Sailing is a medium blue with the hex code #869CBB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 215°, 28% saturation, and 63% lightness.

What is the hex code for Sailing?

The hex code for Sailing is #869CBB. In RGB it's rgb(134, 156, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(28%, 17%, 0%, 27%).

What colors go well with Sailing?

Sailing pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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