Blue Lips
Also known as: Lavender Phlox, Teclis Blue, Artesian Pool, Promise
As a soft take on blue, Blue Lips carries calm and trustworthy energy that suits corporate branding and SaaS products. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Blue Lips maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.91:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Blue Lips color codes
- HEX
- #A6BCE2
- RGB
- rgb(166, 188, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(166, 188, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 51%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 27%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(75.5 -1.4 -21.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.2% 0.059 261.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 7040 — Window grey#9DA3A6 · ΔE 14.6 · 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 Lips works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- 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 Lips
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blue Lips 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 1.92:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.91:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Lips background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blue Lips
Blue Lips with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Lips
Blue Lips triad
Similar colors
- Sky High#A7C2EB · ΔE 2.1
- Mont Blanc#9EB6D8 · ΔE 2.3
- Breeze#AEC9EA · ΔE 4.0
- Sailor Boy#AEBBD0 · ΔE 5.3
- Night Snow#AACCFF · ΔE 5.4
- Old World#91A8CF · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Lips is closest to Goldfrapp.
Blue Lips FAQs
What color is Blue Lips?
Blue Lips is a light blue with the hex code #A6BCE2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 51% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Lips?
The hex code for Blue Lips is #A6BCE2. In RGB it's rgb(166, 188, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go well with Blue Lips?
Blue Lips pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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