Bluetiful
Also known as: Royal Blue , The Rainbow Fish , Secret of Mana , Retro Blue
Part of the blue family, Bluetiful pairs a medium base with a calm and trustworthy presence. It belongs in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.81:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Bluetiful color codes
- HEX
- #3C69E7
- RGB
- rgb(60, 105, 231)
- RGBA
- rgba(60, 105, 231, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(224, 78%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(224, 74%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(74%, 55%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(46.9 18.8 -69.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.2% 0.198 265.5)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: royalblue #4169E1 · ΔE 0.7
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 9.6 · 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 Bluetiful 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bluetiful
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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 Bluetiful 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 4.81:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bluetiful background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bluetiful
Bluetiful with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bluetiful
Bluetiful triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Royal Blue #4169E1 · ΔE 0.7
- Bluerocratic #1F66FF · ΔE 2.7
- Epic Blue #0066EE · ΔE 2.7
- Blue Ribbon #0066FF · ΔE 2.8
- Savoy Blue #4B61D1 · ΔE 4.2
- Arcane Brew #5260E1 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bluetiful is closest to Puma .
FAQ
Bluetiful FAQs
What color is Bluetiful?
Bluetiful is a medium blue with the hex code #3C69E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 224°, 78% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bluetiful?
The hex code for Bluetiful is #3C69E7. In RGB it's rgb(60, 105, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(74%, 55%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Bluetiful?
Bluetiful pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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