COLOR
#162C7D
≈ Below The Surface
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On white
Aa
12.42:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.41:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(12.42:1)
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Normal vision#162C7D
Protanopia#003980
Deuteranopia#002F7B
Tritanopia#004150
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Colors that go with Below The Surface
Below The Surface sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameBelow The Surface#0A2F7CΔE 1.8CSS nameMidnightblue#191970ΔE 5.9Web-safe#003399#003399ΔE 4.4
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Below The Surface — meaning & where to use it
Below The Surface is a deep, shadowy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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