Blue Velvet
Also known as: Blue League , Adriatic Sea , Blue Sapphire , Royal Blood
Blue Velvet holds a rich position in the cyan range and reads as cool and clear. You'll see it used for healthcare apps and modern branding. Match it with brown accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 6.87:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Blue Velvet color codes
- HEX
- #0D6183
- RGB
- rgb(13, 97, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(13, 97, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(197, 82%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(197, 90%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(90%, 26%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(37.9 -14.0 -26.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.4% 0.091 232.4)
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: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 14.2
- RAL 5009: Azure blue #2E5978 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Velvet works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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 Velvet
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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 Velvet 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 6.87:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Velvet background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Harem Silk #006383 · ΔE 1.5
- Blue-Collar #005F7A · ΔE 3.1
- Hydra #006995 · ΔE 3.8
- Copacabana #006C8D · ΔE 4.1
- Night Kite #005572 · ΔE 4.3
- Wavy Navy #006597 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Velvet is closest to Walnut .
FAQ
Blue Velvet FAQs
What color is Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet is a dark cyan with the hex code #0D6183. In HSL terms it has a hue of 197°, 82% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Velvet?
The hex code for Blue Velvet is #0D6183. In RGB it's rgb(13, 97, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(90%, 26%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet 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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