Bleu Ciel
Also known as: Mitchell Blue , Sea Sight , CG Blue , Kingfisher Sheen
Few cyans feel this vivid. Bleu Ciel leans cool and crisp and refreshing, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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 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: 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 Bleu Ciel
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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 Bleu Ciel 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 4.83:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.35:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bleu Ciel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bleu Ciel
Bleu Ciel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bleu Ciel
Bleu Ciel triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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