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