Polar Glow
Also known as: Blue Chaos , Sky Dancer , United Nations Blue , Guilliman Blue
Polar Glow is what happens when blue turns soft and vivid. The effect is calm and trustworthy, made for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in orange territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.17:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Polar Glow color codes
- HEX
- #5097FC
- RGB
- rgb(80, 151, 252)
- RGBA
- rgba(80, 151, 252, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(215, 97%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(215, 68%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(68%, 40%, 0%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(61.5 2.1 -58.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.8% 0.166 257.5)
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: cornflowerblue #6495ED · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Polar Glow works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Polar Glow
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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 Polar Glow 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 2.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Polar Glow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Polar Glow
Polar Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Polar Glow
Polar Glow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sky Dancer #4499FF · ΔE 1.6
- Blue Bay #619AD6 · ΔE 3.6
- Pool Water #2188FF · ΔE 4.8
- Windjammer #62A5DF · ΔE 5.6
- Blue Jay #5588DD · ΔE 5.7
- Marina #5A88C8 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Polar Glow is closest to Jackpot .
FAQ
Polar Glow FAQs
What color is Polar Glow?
Polar Glow is a medium blue with the hex code #5097FC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 215°, 97% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Polar Glow?
The hex code for Polar Glow is #5097FC. In RGB it's rgb(80, 151, 252), and in CMYK it's cmyk(68%, 40%, 0%, 1%).
What colors go well with Polar Glow?
Polar Glow pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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