Shipyard

Also known as: Happy Days, Oceanic, Blue Loneliness, Inky Blue

Shipyard is what happens when blue turns medium and gentle. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made 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 (5.32:1, passes WCAG AA).

Shipyard color codes

HEX
#4F6F85
RGB
rgb(79, 111, 133)
RGBA
rgba(79, 111, 133, 1)
HSL
hsl(204, 25%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(204, 41%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 17%, 0%, 48%)
LAB
lab(45.0 -7.4 -16.1)
OKLCH
oklch(52.6% 0.051 239.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: slategray#708090 · ΔE 8.8
  • RAL 5007 — Brilliant blue#41678D · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Shipyard works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Shipyard

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Shipyard 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 5.32:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 3.94:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Shipyard background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Shipyard

Shipyard with its complement

Soft neighbors of Shipyard

Shipyard triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shipyard is closest to Man Cave.

Shipyard FAQs

What color is Shipyard?

Shipyard is a medium blue with the hex code #4F6F85. In HSL terms it has a hue of 204°, 25% saturation, and 42% lightness.

What is the hex code for Shipyard?

The hex code for Shipyard is #4F6F85. In RGB it's rgb(79, 111, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(41%, 17%, 0%, 48%).

What colors go well with Shipyard?

Shipyard 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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