Stargazer
Also known as: Saxon Blue, Alien, Midnight in the Tropics, Steiglitz Fog
Quietly calm and trustworthy, Stargazer is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Stargazer plays well with brown tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 7.51:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Stargazer
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.51:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.80:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Stargazer background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Stargazer
Stargazer with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stargazer
Stargazer triad
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.
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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