Bluetiful
Also known as: Royal Blue, The Rainbow Fish, Secret of Mana, Retro Blue
Quietly calm and trustworthy, Bluetiful is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep 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).
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)
Color intelligence
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
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bluetiful
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.81:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.37:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bluetiful background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bluetiful
Bluetiful with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bluetiful
Bluetiful triad
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.
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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