Silent Sea
Also known as: Evening Glory , Calico Dress , Spelunking , Master
Silent Sea is a rich, gentle blue that reads as cool and professional. It earns its place in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.98:1.
Reference
Silent Sea color codes
- HEX
- #3A4A63
- RGB
- rgb(58, 74, 99)
- RGBA
- rgba(58, 74, 99, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(217, 26%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(217, 41%, 39%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(41%, 25%, 0%, 61%)
- LAB
- lab(30.9 -1.1 -16.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.6% 0.047 259.2)
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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 10.4
- RAL 5000: Violet blue #384C70 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Silent Sea 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 Silent Sea
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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 Silent Sea 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 8.98:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Silent Sea background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silent Sea
Silent Sea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silent Sea
Silent Sea triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Naval Blue #384B6B · ΔE 2.3
- Bonne Nuit #3A4866 · ΔE 2.5
- Pi #314159 · ΔE 3.0
- Bluedgeons #324C64 · ΔE 3.8
- Inkjet #44556B · ΔE 4.1
- Nautilus #273C5A · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silent Sea is closest to Madras .
FAQ
Silent Sea FAQs
What color is Silent Sea?
Silent Sea is a dark blue with the hex code #3A4A63. In HSL terms it has a hue of 217°, 26% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silent Sea?
The hex code for Silent Sea is #3A4A63. In RGB it's rgb(58, 74, 99), and in CMYK it's cmyk(41%, 25%, 0%, 61%).
What colors go well with Silent Sea?
Silent Sea pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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