Sea Paint
Also known as: Silk Jewel , China Seas , Toy Submarine Blue , Snorkel Sea
A vivid blue with a steady and dependable character, Sea Paint works well for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.65:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Sea Paint color codes
- HEX
- #00507A
- RGB
- rgb(0, 80, 122)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 80, 122, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(201, 100%, 24%)
- HSV
- hsv(201, 100%, 48%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 34%, 0%, 52%)
- LAB
- lab(31.6 -8.6 -30.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.2% 0.096 241.2)
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 16.0
- RAL 5019: Capri blue #1A5784 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Sea Paint 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 Sea Paint
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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 Sea Paint 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 8.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Sea Paint background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sea Paint
Sea Paint with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sea Paint
Sea Paint triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grand Bleu #015482 · ΔE 1.6
- Dark Denim #005588 · ΔE 2.5
- Seafarer #204D68 · ΔE 4.0
- Dark Blue #315B7D · ΔE 4.9
- Slumber #2D517C · ΔE 5.2
- Night Kite #005572 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sea Paint is closest to Brown .
FAQ
Sea Paint FAQs
What color is Sea Paint?
Sea Paint is a dark blue with the hex code #00507A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 201°, 100% saturation, and 24% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sea Paint?
The hex code for Sea Paint is #00507A. In RGB it's rgb(0, 80, 122), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 34%, 0%, 52%).
What colors go well with Sea Paint?
Sea Paint pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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