Blue Mana
Also known as: Nevermind Nirvana , Norfolk Sky , Maya Blue , Skyan
Blue Mana is a soft, vivid blue that reads as calm and trustworthy. It earns its place 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Mana
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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 Mana 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 1.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Mana background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Mana
Blue Mana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Mana
Blue Mana triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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