Windstorm
Also known as: Pinafore Blue , Blue Tuna , Blue Beauty , Lothern Blue
As a soft take on blue, Windstorm carries cool and professional energy that suits trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Windstorm color codes
- HEX
- #6D98C4
- RGB
- rgb(109, 152, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(109, 152, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 42%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(210, 44%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(44%, 22%, 0%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(61.0 -6.2 -27.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.6% 0.081 249.7)
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: cornflowerblue #6495ED · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Windstorm 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 Windstorm
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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 Windstorm 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 3.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.94:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Windstorm background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Windstorm
Windstorm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Windstorm
Windstorm triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Bay #619AD6 · ΔE 2.8
- Shipmate #7AA3CC · ΔE 3.5
- Windfall #84A7CE · ΔE 5.2
- High Tide #85A6C8 · ΔE 5.3
- Windjammer #62A5DF · ΔE 5.3
- Marina #5A88C8 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Windstorm is closest to Deer .
FAQ
Windstorm FAQs
What color is Windstorm?
Windstorm is a medium blue with the hex code #6D98C4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 210°, 42% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Windstorm?
The hex code for Windstorm is #6D98C4. In RGB it's rgb(109, 152, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(44%, 22%, 0%, 23%).
What colors go well with Windstorm?
Windstorm 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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