Blue Mana
Also known as: Nevermind Nirvana, Norfolk Sky, Maya Blue, Skyan
With its cool undertone, Blue Mana (#68C2F5) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Blue Mana maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.62:1 on black clears AA.
Blue Mana color codes
- HEX
- #68C2F5
- RGB
- rgb(104, 194, 245)
- RGBA
- rgba(104, 194, 245, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(202, 88%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(202, 58%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(58%, 21%, 0%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(74.4 -17.0 -34.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.8% 0.113 235.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightskyblue#87CEFA · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 5024 — Pastel blue#6A93B0 · ΔE 14.5 · 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 Mana 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 — 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 Blue Mana
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blue Mana 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 1.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.62:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Mana background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blue Mana
Blue Mana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Mana
Blue Mana triad
Similar colors
- Megaman#3CBCFC · ΔE 3.3
- Malibu#66B7E1 · ΔE 3.5
- Fish Pond#86C8ED · ΔE 3.9
- Capri#00BFFF · ΔE 4.3
- Clear Sky#8ECCFE · ΔE 5.1
- Below Zero#87CDED · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Mana is closest to Ridgeback.
Blue Mana FAQs
What color is Blue Mana?
Blue Mana is a medium blue with the hex code #68C2F5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 202°, 88% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Mana?
The hex code for Blue Mana is #68C2F5. In RGB it's rgb(104, 194, 245), and in CMYK it's cmyk(58%, 21%, 0%, 4%).
What colors go well with Blue Mana?
Blue Mana 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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