Serene Sea
Also known as: Stormfang , Ocean Surf , Soul Blue , Afloat
Serene Sea is what happens when blue turns soft and gentle. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.11:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Serene Sea color codes
- HEX
- #78A7C3
- RGB
- rgb(120, 167, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(120, 167, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(202, 38%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(202, 38%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(38%, 14%, 0%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(65.9 -10.9 -19.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.5% 0.065 235.1)
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: cornflowerblue #6495ED · ΔE 10.0
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Serene Sea works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Serene Sea
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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 Serene Sea 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 2.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.11:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Serene Sea background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Serene Sea
Serene Sea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Serene Sea
Serene Sea triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grauzone #85A3B2 · ΔE 4.8
- Surgical #59A4C1 · ΔE 4.9
- High Tide #85A6C8 · ΔE 5.0
- Shipmate #7AA3CC · ΔE 5.1
- Cousteau #55A9D6 · ΔE 5.2
- Sub-Zero #57A1CE · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Serene Sea is closest to Macaroon .
FAQ
Serene Sea FAQs
What color is Serene Sea?
Serene Sea is a medium blue with the hex code #78A7C3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 202°, 38% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Serene Sea?
The hex code for Serene Sea is #78A7C3. In RGB it's rgb(120, 167, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(38%, 14%, 0%, 24%).
What colors go well with Serene Sea?
Serene Sea pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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