Epic Blue

Also known as: Old Gungeon Red, Bright Blue, Blue Ribbon, Blue Ruin

Epic Blue sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid blue that feels calm and trustworthy. Try it in 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).

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

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

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Epic Blue

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 5.08:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.14:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Epic Blue background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Epic Blue

Epic Blue with its complement

Soft neighbors of Epic Blue

Epic Blue triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Epic Blue is closest to Alligator.

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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