Shuriken
Also known as: Pauper , Oil Rush , Parisian Night , Sceptre Blue
On screen, Shuriken registers as steady and dependable: a rich blue at home in SaaS products and finance apps. Set it against a yellow accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.37:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Shuriken color codes
- HEX
- #333344
- RGB
- rgb(51, 51, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(51, 51, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 14%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 25%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(21.8 3.3 -10.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.8% 0.030 284.6)
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 purple 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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 16.6
- RAL 5011: Steel blue #232C3F · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Shuriken 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 Shuriken
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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 Shuriken 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 12.37:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.70:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Shuriken background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shuriken
Shuriken with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shuriken
Shuriken triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Haiti #2C2A35 · ΔE 4.0
- Lava Stone #3C4151 · ΔE 5.2
- Madonna #3F4250 · ΔE 5.4
- Tuxedo #3F3C43 · ΔE 6.0
- Inkblot #393F4B · ΔE 6.1
- Maharaja #3F354F · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shuriken is closest to Graphite .
FAQ
Shuriken FAQs
What color is Shuriken?
Shuriken is a dark blue with the hex code #333344. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 14% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shuriken?
The hex code for Shuriken is #333344. In RGB it's rgb(51, 51, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 73%).
What colors go well with Shuriken?
Shuriken pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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