Blue Velvet
Also known as: Blue League, Adriatic Sea, Blue Sapphire, Royal Blood
Blue Velvet brings a cool and clear feel to any palette. This rich cyan is a natural fit 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Velvet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.87:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Velvet background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet triad
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.
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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