Stargazer
Also known as: Saxon Blue , Alien , Midnight in the Tropics , Steiglitz Fog
With its cool undertone, Stargazer (#3F5865) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Stargazer plays well with brown tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 7.51:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Stargazer color codes
- HEX
- #3F5865
- RGB
- rgb(63, 88, 101)
- RGBA
- rgba(63, 88, 101, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(201, 23%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(201, 38%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(38%, 13%, 0%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(35.8 -7.0 -10.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(44.5% 0.037 231.3)
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 blue 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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 5009: Azure blue #2E5978 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Stargazer 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Stargazer
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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 Stargazer 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 7.51:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Stargazer background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Stargazer
Stargazer with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stargazer
Stargazer triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dark Secret #3E5361 · ΔE 2.3
- Great Void #3B5760 · ΔE 2.8
- Nightfall #43535E · ΔE 3.1
- Seven Seas #4A5C6A · ΔE 3.3
- Fiord #4B5A62 · ΔE 3.5
- Nocturne #344D58 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stargazer is closest to Tobacco .
FAQ
Stargazer FAQs
What color is Stargazer?
Stargazer is a dark blue with the hex code #3F5865. In HSL terms it has a hue of 201°, 23% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stargazer?
The hex code for Stargazer is #3F5865. In RGB it's rgb(63, 88, 101), and in CMYK it's cmyk(38%, 13%, 0%, 60%).
What colors go well with Stargazer?
Stargazer pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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