Thalassophile
Also known as: Cousteau , Blue Astro , Hoeth Blue , Royal Peacock
On screen, Thalassophile registers as cool and professional: a medium blue at home in SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Thalassophile maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.04:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Thalassophile color codes
- HEX
- #44AADD
- RGB
- rgb(68, 170, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(68, 170, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 69%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 69%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(69%, 23%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(65.3 -18.2 -35.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.0% 0.119 234.0)
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: deepskyblue #00BFFF · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 9.5 · 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 Thalassophile works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Thalassophile
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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 Thalassophile 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 2.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.04:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Thalassophile background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Thalassophile
Thalassophile with its complement
Soft neighbors of Thalassophile
Thalassophile triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cousteau #55A9D6 · ΔE 1.5
- High Blue #4CA8E0 · ΔE 2.1
- Sub-Zero #57A1CE · ΔE 3.4
- Blue Burst #309CD0 · ΔE 4.4
- Malibu #66B7E1 · ΔE 4.5
- Cerulean #55AAEE · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Thalassophile is closest to Copperhead .
FAQ
Thalassophile FAQs
What color is Thalassophile?
Thalassophile is a medium blue with the hex code #44AADD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 69% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Thalassophile?
The hex code for Thalassophile is #44AADD. In RGB it's rgb(68, 170, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(69%, 23%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Thalassophile?
Thalassophile pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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