Sailor
Also known as: True Navy, Deep Azure, Yacht Club Blue, Optimum Blue
Expect steady and dependable associations from Sailor — a rich blue well suited to corporate branding and SaaS products. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.19:1.
Sailor color codes
- HEX
- #445780
- RGB
- rgb(68, 87, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(68, 87, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(221, 31%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(221, 47%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(47%, 32%, 0%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(36.8 1.6 -25.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.9% 0.071 264.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 10.4
- RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Sailor 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 Sailor
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sailor 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 7.19:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.92:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Sailor background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Sailor
Sailor with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sailor
Sailor triad
Similar colors
- Wizard#4D5B88 · ΔE 2.5
- Deep Indigo#4C567A · ΔE 3.0
- Dusk#4E5481 · ΔE 4.0
- Assassin#2D4F83 · ΔE 4.7
- Dragonfly#314A76 · ΔE 4.8
- Slumber#2D517C · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sailor is closest to Olivary.
Sailor FAQs
What color is Sailor?
Sailor is a dark blue with the hex code #445780. In HSL terms it has a hue of 221°, 31% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sailor?
The hex code for Sailor is #445780. In RGB it's rgb(68, 87, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(47%, 32%, 0%, 50%).
What colors go well with Sailor?
Sailor pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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