Space Dust
Also known as: Imperial Blue, Deepsea Kraken, Celestial Indigo, Neutrino Blue
As a rich take on blue, Space Dust carries steady and dependable energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Space Dust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.69:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Space Dust background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Space Dust
Space Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Space Dust
Space Dust triad
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.
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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