Sailing
Also known as: Forever Blue , Washed Denim , Denim Tradition , Astro Bound
There is a calm and trustworthy quality to Sailing. The gentle, cool blue at #869CBB rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sailing
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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 Sailing 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 2.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.49:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sailing background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sailing
Sailing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sailing
Sailing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Moon Veil #8D99B1 · ΔE 3.6
- High Tide #85A6C8 · ΔE 4.1
- Old World #91A8CF · ΔE 4.3
- Windfall #84A7CE · ΔE 4.6
- Shipmate #7AA3CC · ΔE 5.1
- Blank Stare #8B9CAC · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sailing is closest to Incense .
FAQ
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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