Hyper Blue
Also known as: Jetski Race , Rave Regatta , Atlantic Mystique , Lapis Jewel
There is a steady and dependable quality to Hyper Blue. The vivid, cool blue at #015F97 rewards SaaS products and finance apps. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.81:1.
Reference
Hyper Blue color codes
- HEX
- #015F97
- RGB
- rgb(1, 95, 151)
- RGBA
- rgba(1, 95, 151, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(202, 99%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(202, 99%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(99%, 37%, 0%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(38.0 -7.2 -37.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.9% 0.117 244.8)
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: royalblue #4169E1 · ΔE 12.6
- RAL 5019: Capri blue #1A5784 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Hyper Blue 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: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hyper 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 Hyper 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 6.81:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hyper Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hyper Blue
Hyper Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hyper Blue
Hyper Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wavy Navy #006597 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Denim #005588 · ΔE 3.5
- Grand Bleu #015482 · ΔE 4.1
- Dark Blue #315B7D · ΔE 4.5
- Blue Chip #1D5699 · ΔE 5.0
- Hydra #006995 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hyper Blue is closest to Grizzly .
FAQ
Hyper Blue FAQs
What color is Hyper Blue?
Hyper Blue is a dark blue with the hex code #015F97. In HSL terms it has a hue of 202°, 99% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hyper Blue?
The hex code for Hyper Blue is #015F97. In RGB it's rgb(1, 95, 151), and in CMYK it's cmyk(99%, 37%, 0%, 41%).
What colors go well with Hyper Blue?
Hyper Blue pairs naturally with brown 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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