Windsurfing
Also known as: Vallarta Blue , Phenomenon , National Anthem , Muted Blue
Few blues feel this lively. Windsurfing leans cool and calm and trustworthy, which points it toward corporate branding and SaaS products. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.31:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Windsurfing color codes
- HEX
- #3A7099
- RGB
- rgb(58, 112, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(58, 112, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(206, 45%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(206, 62%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(62%, 27%, 0%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(44.9 -8.6 -28.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.6% 0.087 243.4)
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: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Windsurfing 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Windsurfing
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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 Windsurfing 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 5.31:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Windsurfing background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Windsurfing
Windsurfing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Windsurfing
Windsurfing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Muted Blue #3B719F · ΔE 1.3
- Naval #41729F · ΔE 1.9
- Queen Blue #436B95 · ΔE 3.3
- Beach View #4F7694 · ΔE 3.9
- Zenith #497A9F · ΔE 4.0
- Sail On #4575AD · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Windsurfing is closest to Woodgrain .
FAQ
Windsurfing FAQs
What color is Windsurfing?
Windsurfing is a medium blue with the hex code #3A7099. In HSL terms it has a hue of 206°, 45% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Windsurfing?
The hex code for Windsurfing is #3A7099. In RGB it's rgb(58, 112, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(62%, 27%, 0%, 40%).
What colors go well with Windsurfing?
Windsurfing pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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