Sailor
Also known as: True Navy , Deep Azure , Yacht Club Blue , Optimum Blue
Sailor sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels steady and dependable. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sailor
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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 Sailor 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 7.19:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.92:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Sailor background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sailor
Sailor with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sailor
Sailor triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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