Submerged
Also known as: Tapestry Teal , Paradiso , Brittany Blue , Enamel Antique Green
Part of the cyan family, Submerged pairs a medium base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.62:1.
Reference
Submerged color codes
- HEX
- #4A7D82
- RGB
- rgb(74, 125, 130)
- RGBA
- rgba(74, 125, 130, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(185, 27%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(185, 43%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(43%, 4%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(49.0 -16.8 -8.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.6% 0.055 203.7)
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: teal #008080 · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 5018: Turquoise blue #21888F · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Submerged works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Submerged
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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 Submerged 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 4.62:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.55:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Submerged background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Submerged
Submerged with its complement
Soft neighbors of Submerged
Submerged triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Paradiso #488084 · ΔE 1.5
- Ming #407577 · ΔE 3.6
- Panorama #327A88 · ΔE 4.3
- Hydro #49747F · ΔE 4.9
- Jade Jewel #247E81 · ΔE 5.3
- Bermuda #1B7D8D · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Submerged is closest to Equestrienne .
FAQ
Submerged FAQs
What color is Submerged?
Submerged is a medium cyan with the hex code #4A7D82. In HSL terms it has a hue of 185°, 27% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Submerged?
The hex code for Submerged is #4A7D82. In RGB it's rgb(74, 125, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(43%, 4%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Submerged?
Submerged pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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