Starstruck
Also known as: Mariner , Indigo Batik , Kakitsubata Blue , Bio Blue
A gentle blue with a steady and dependable character, Starstruck works well for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.79:1.
Reference
Starstruck color codes
- HEX
- #4664A5
- RGB
- rgb(70, 100, 165)
- RGBA
- rgba(70, 100, 165, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(221, 40%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(221, 58%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(58%, 39%, 0%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(42.4 4.3 -39.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.1% 0.109 264.2)
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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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: royalblue #4169E1 · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 5023: Distant blue #4D668E · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Starstruck 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 Starstruck
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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 Starstruck 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 5.79:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Starstruck background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Starstruck
Starstruck with its complement
Soft neighbors of Starstruck
Starstruck triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Queen Blue #436B95 · ΔE 4.5
- Bellflower #5D66AA · ΔE 5.0
- Loch Ness #5F6DB0 · ΔE 5.5
- Wizard #4D5B88 · ΔE 6.2
- Clean Slate #577396 · ΔE 6.4
- Matt Blue #2C6FBB · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Starstruck is closest to Alligator .
FAQ
Starstruck FAQs
What color is Starstruck?
Starstruck is a medium blue with the hex code #4664A5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 221°, 40% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Starstruck?
The hex code for Starstruck is #4664A5. In RGB it's rgb(70, 100, 165), and in CMYK it's cmyk(58%, 39%, 0%, 35%).
What colors go well with Starstruck?
Starstruck pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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