Bleu Ciel
Also known as: Mitchell Blue, Sea Sight, CG Blue, Kingfisher Sheen
As a rich take on cyan, Bleu Ciel carries crisp and refreshing energy that suits water themes and healthcare apps. For contrast, pair it with a orange from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 4.83:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Bleu Ciel color codes
- HEX
- #007BA1
- RGB
- rgb(0, 123, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 123, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(194, 100%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(194, 100%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 24%, 0%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(47.4 -18.9 -29.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.5% 0.107 228.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 5012 — Light blue#3481B8 · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Bleu Ciel 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 Bleu Ciel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bleu Ciel 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 4.83:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.35:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bleu Ciel background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bleu Ciel
Bleu Ciel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bleu Ciel
Bleu Ciel triad
Similar colors
- Jacuzzi#007CAC · ΔE 3.1
- Celestial#007894 · ΔE 3.7
- Blue Fjord#007290 · ΔE 4.2
- Copacabana#006C8D · ΔE 5.6
- Astral#376F89 · ΔE 5.6
- Waterworld#00718A · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bleu Ciel is closest to Indochine.
Bleu Ciel FAQs
What color is Bleu Ciel?
Bleu Ciel is a dark cyan with the hex code #007BA1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 194°, 100% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bleu Ciel?
The hex code for Bleu Ciel is #007BA1. In RGB it's rgb(0, 123, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 24%, 0%, 37%).
What colors go well with Bleu Ciel?
Bleu Ciel pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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