Silent Sea
Also known as: Evening Glory, Calico Dress, Spelunking, Master
Part of the blue family, Silent Sea pairs a rich base with a cool and professional presence — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Silent Sea
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.98:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Silent Sea background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Silent Sea
Silent Sea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silent Sea
Silent Sea triad
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.
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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