Aegean Blue
Also known as: Assault, Blue Mosque, Ashenvale Nights, Fish Net Blue
Expect steady and dependable associations from Aegean Blue — a rich blue well suited to 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Aegean Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.33:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Aegean Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Aegean Blue
Aegean Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aegean Blue
Aegean Blue triad
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.
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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