Shipyard
Also known as: Happy Days , Oceanic , Blue Loneliness , Inky Blue
Shipyard sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels calm and trustworthy. Try it in 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).
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Shipyard
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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 Shipyard 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 5.32:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Shipyard background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shipyard
Shipyard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shipyard
Shipyard triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Plumbeous #5C7287 · ΔE 3.4
- Beach View #4F7694 · ΔE 3.7
- Calypso #3D7188 · ΔE 4.2
- Astral #376F89 · ΔE 4.4
- Stellar #46647E · ΔE 4.5
- Windsurfing #3A7099 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shipyard is closest to Man Cave .
FAQ
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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