Shipmate
Also known as: Paula Loves Paris, Overcast, Cottage Blue, Seaborne
With its cool undertone, Shipmate (#7AA3CC) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Shipmate maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Shipmate color codes
- HEX
- #7AA3CC
- RGB
- rgb(122, 163, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(122, 163, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 45%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 40%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(40%, 20%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(65.2 -6.4 -25.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.1% 0.075 248.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cornflowerblue#6495ED · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Shipmate works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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 Shipmate
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Shipmate 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 2.65:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Shipmate background: #000000
Palettes featuring Shipmate
Shipmate with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shipmate
Shipmate triad
Similar colors
- Windfall#84A7CE · ΔE 2.0
- High Tide#85A6C8 · ΔE 2.3
- High Seas#7DABD8 · ΔE 2.5
- Windstorm#6D98C4 · ΔE 3.5
- Queer Blue#88ACE0 · ΔE 4.2
- Windjammer#62A5DF · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shipmate is closest to Cardboard.
Shipmate FAQs
What color is Shipmate?
Shipmate is a medium blue with the hex code #7AA3CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 45% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shipmate?
The hex code for Shipmate is #7AA3CC. In RGB it's rgb(122, 163, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(40%, 20%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Shipmate?
Shipmate pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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