Aegean Blue
Also known as: Assault , Blue Mosque , Ashenvale Nights , Fish Net Blue
A lively blue with a steady and dependable character, Aegean Blue works well for SaaS products and finance apps. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.33:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Aegean Blue color codes
- HEX
- #1B416F
- RGB
- rgb(27, 65, 111)
- RGBA
- rgba(27, 65, 111, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 61%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(213, 76%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(76%, 41%, 0%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(26.7 -0.4 -31.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(37.3% 0.090 254.8)
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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 10.9
- RAL 5010: Gentian blue #13447C · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Aegean Blue 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: 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 Aegean Blue
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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 Aegean Blue 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 10.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Aegean Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aegean Blue
Aegean Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aegean Blue
Aegean Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nightlife #27426B · ΔE 1.9
- Blue Funk #2D4470 · ΔE 3.0
- Poseidon #143C5D · ΔE 3.7
- Nautical #2E4A7D · ΔE 3.8
- Dragonfly #314A76 · ΔE 3.8
- Nautilus #273C5A · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aegean Blue is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Aegean Blue FAQs
What color is Aegean Blue?
Aegean Blue is a dark blue with the hex code #1B416F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 213°, 61% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aegean Blue?
The hex code for Aegean Blue is #1B416F. In RGB it's rgb(27, 65, 111), and in CMYK it's cmyk(76%, 41%, 0%, 56%).
What colors go well with Aegean Blue?
Aegean Blue pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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