Epic Blue
Also known as: Old Gungeon Red , Bright Blue , Blue Ribbon , Blue Ruin
As a medium take on blue, Epic Blue carries calm and trustworthy energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.08:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Epic Blue color codes
- HEX
- #0066EE
- RGB
- rgb(0, 102, 238)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 102, 238, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(214, 100%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(214, 100%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 57%, 0%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(45.2 18.3 -76.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.9% 0.220 259.7)
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 3.1
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Epic Blue works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Epic Blue
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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 Epic Blue 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 5.08:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Epic Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Epic Blue
Epic Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Epic Blue
Epic Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blue Ribbon #0066FF · ΔE 2.3
- Bluetiful #3C69E7 · ΔE 2.7
- Bluerocratic #1F66FF · ΔE 2.9
- Royal Blue #4169E1 · ΔE 3.1
- Savoy Blue #4B61D1 · ΔE 5.6
- Arcane Brew #5260E1 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Epic Blue is closest to Alligator .
FAQ
Epic Blue FAQs
What color is Epic Blue?
Epic Blue is a medium blue with the hex code #0066EE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 214°, 100% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Epic Blue?
The hex code for Epic Blue is #0066EE. In RGB it's rgb(0, 102, 238), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 57%, 0%, 7%).
What colors go well with Epic Blue?
Epic Blue pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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