Seven Seas
Also known as: Shot Over , Ragtime Blues , Trekking Blue , Tetsu Iron
On screen, Seven Seas registers as cool and professional: a rich blue at home in SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 6.93:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Seven Seas color codes
- HEX
- #4A5C6A
- RGB
- rgb(74, 92, 106)
- RGBA
- rgba(74, 92, 106, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(206, 18%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(206, 30%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 13%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(38.0 -4.4 -10.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.5% 0.032 241.8)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 7011: Iron grey #555D61 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Seven Seas 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Seven Seas
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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 Seven Seas 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 6.93:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Seven Seas background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Seven Seas
Seven Seas with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seven Seas
Seven Seas triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fiord #4B5A62 · ΔE 2.9
- Stargazer #3F5865 · ΔE 3.3
- Nightfall #43535E · ΔE 3.4
- Dark Secret #3E5361 · ΔE 3.5
- Lava Rock #535E64 · ΔE 4.1
- Inkjet #44556B · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Seven Seas is closest to Baby Bear .
FAQ
Seven Seas FAQs
What color is Seven Seas?
Seven Seas is a dark blue with the hex code #4A5C6A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 206°, 18% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Seven Seas?
The hex code for Seven Seas is #4A5C6A. In RGB it's rgb(74, 92, 106), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 13%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Seven Seas?
Seven Seas pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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