Forget-Me-Not
Also known as: Ibiza Blue , Dresden Blue , Mermaid Dreams , Azul Caribe
On screen, Forget-Me-Not registers as cool and clear: a rich cyan at home in modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Forget-Me-Not maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.20:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Forget-Me-Not color codes
- HEX
- #0087BD
- RGB
- rgb(0, 135, 189)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 135, 189, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(197, 100%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(197, 100%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 29%, 0%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(52.3 -16.4 -37.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.9% 0.126 235.6)
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 and translates well to print.
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: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 5012: Light blue #3481B8 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Forget-Me-Not works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Forget-Me-Not
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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 Forget-Me-Not 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 4.04:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.20:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Forget-Me-Not background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Forget-Me-Not
Forget-Me-Not with its complement
Soft neighbors of Forget-Me-Not
Forget-Me-Not triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Swimmer #0A91BF · ΔE 4.3
- Jacuzzi #007CAC · ΔE 4.3
- Bleu Ciel #007BA1 · ΔE 6.3
- Zenith #497A9F · ΔE 7.0
- Homeworld #2299DD · ΔE 7.1
- Blue Burst #309CD0 · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Forget-Me-Not is closest to Cajeta .
FAQ
Forget-Me-Not FAQs
What color is Forget-Me-Not?
Forget-Me-Not is a dark cyan with the hex code #0087BD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 197°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Forget-Me-Not?
The hex code for Forget-Me-Not is #0087BD. In RGB it's rgb(0, 135, 189), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 29%, 0%, 26%).
What colors go well with Forget-Me-Not?
Forget-Me-Not pairs naturally with orange 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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