Space Dust
Also known as: Imperial Blue , Deepsea Kraken , Celestial Indigo , Neutrino Blue
Space Dust sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid blue that feels steady and dependable. Try it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 12.43:1.
Reference
Space Dust color codes
- HEX
- #002299
- RGB
- rgb(0, 34, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 34, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(227, 100%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(227, 100%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 78%, 0%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(20.4 31.9 -67.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.2% 0.192 263.8)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: darkblue #00008B · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 5.9 · 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 Space Dust 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 Space Dust
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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 Space Dust 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 12.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.69:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Space Dust background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Space Dust
Space Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Space Dust
Space Dust triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Royal #0C1793 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Galaxy #0018A8 · ΔE 3.0
- Cobalt #030AA7 · ΔE 4.6
- Smalt #003399 · ΔE 5.0
- Indiglow #301885 · ΔE 5.1
- Bluebell #333399 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Space Dust is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Space Dust FAQs
What color is Space Dust?
Space Dust is a dark blue with the hex code #002299. In HSL terms it has a hue of 227°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Space Dust?
The hex code for Space Dust is #002299. In RGB it's rgb(0, 34, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 78%, 0%, 40%).
What colors go well with Space Dust?
Space Dust pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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