Shipmate
Also known as: Paula Loves Paris , Overcast , Cottage Blue , Seaborne
On screen, Shipmate registers as steady and dependable: a soft blue at home 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Shipmate
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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 Shipmate 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 2.65:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.94:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Shipmate background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shipmate
Shipmate with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shipmate
Shipmate triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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