Viking
Also known as: Blue Bobbin , Fountain , Gondolier , Water Baby
On screen, Viking registers as cool and clear: a medium cyan at home in modern branding and tech interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a orange from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.44:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Viking color codes
- HEX
- #4DB1C8
- RGB
- rgb(77, 177, 200)
- RGBA
- rgba(77, 177, 200, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(191, 53%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(191, 62%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(62%, 12%, 0%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(67.0 -25.1 -21.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.0% 0.098 215.4)
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: cadetblue #5F9EA0 · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Viking works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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 Viking
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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 Viking 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 2.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Viking background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Viking
Viking with its complement
Soft neighbors of Viking
Viking triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Bobbin #52B4CA · ΔE 0.9
- Aquarius #2DB0CE · ΔE 2.3
- High Dive #59B9CC · ΔE 2.6
- Skydive #60BFD3 · ΔE 4.1
- Glassmith #46B5C0 · ΔE 4.9
- Thalassa #53B1BA · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Viking is closest to Muted Clay .
FAQ
Viking FAQs
What color is Viking?
Viking is a medium cyan with the hex code #4DB1C8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 191°, 53% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Viking?
The hex code for Viking is #4DB1C8. In RGB it's rgb(77, 177, 200), and in CMYK it's cmyk(62%, 12%, 0%, 22%).
What colors go well with Viking?
Viking 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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