Blue-Collar
Also known as: Prismatic Springs, Blue Edge, Gulf Coast, Lyons Blue
With its cool undertone, Blue-Collar (#005F7A) comes across as cool and clear. Designers reach for it in healthcare apps and modern branding. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Blue-Collar maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.20:1.
Blue-Collar color codes
- HEX
- #005F7A
- RGB
- rgb(0, 95, 122)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 95, 122, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(193, 100%, 24%)
- HSV
- hsv(193, 100%, 48%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 22%, 0%, 52%)
- LAB
- lab(36.7 -16.7 -22.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.2% 0.086 225.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 12.3
- RAL 5025 — Pearl Gentian blue#296478 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Blue-Collar works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue-Collar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blue-Collar 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 7.20:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.92:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Blue-Collar background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blue-Collar
Blue-Collar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue-Collar
Blue-Collar triad
Similar colors
- Harem Silk#006383 · ΔE 2.2
- Blue Velvet#0D6183 · ΔE 3.1
- Night Kite#005572 · ΔE 3.7
- Atlantis#336172 · ΔE 4.3
- Plunge#035568 · ΔE 4.4
- Copacabana#006C8D · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue-Collar is closest to Cacao Nibs.
Blue-Collar FAQs
What color is Blue-Collar?
Blue-Collar is a dark cyan with the hex code #005F7A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 193°, 100% saturation, and 24% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue-Collar?
The hex code for Blue-Collar is #005F7A. In RGB it's rgb(0, 95, 122), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 22%, 0%, 52%).
What colors go well with Blue-Collar?
Blue-Collar pairs naturally with brown 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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