Blue Jay
Also known as: Blue Elemental , Berlin Blue , Seljuk Blue , Marina
Blue Jay is what happens when blue turns soft and lively. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.95:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Blue Jay color codes
- HEX
- #5588DD
- RGB
- rgb(85, 136, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(85, 136, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 67%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 62%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(62%, 38%, 0%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(56.1 2.6 -49.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.1% 0.140 260.1)
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: cornflowerblue #6495ED · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 5012: Light blue #3481B8 · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Jay works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Blue Jay
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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 Blue Jay 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 3.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.95:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Jay background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Jay
Blue Jay with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Jay
Blue Jay triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Marina #5A88C8 · ΔE 2.1
- Pool Water #2188FF · ΔE 4.0
- Azure #007FFF · ΔE 4.7
- Polar Glow #5097FC · ΔE 5.7
- Blue Bay #619AD6 · ΔE 6.0
- Windstorm #6D98C4 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Jay is closest to Arrowwood .
FAQ
Blue Jay FAQs
What color is Blue Jay?
Blue Jay is a medium blue with the hex code #5588DD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 67% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Jay?
The hex code for Blue Jay is #5588DD. In RGB it's rgb(85, 136, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(62%, 38%, 0%, 13%).
What colors go well with Blue Jay?
Blue Jay pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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