Queen Blue
Also known as: Star Sapphire, Postwar Boom, Honky Tonk Blue, Snake River
A gentle blue with a cool and professional character, Queen Blue works beautifully for SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a brown companion shade to give Queen Blue maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.56:1.
Queen Blue color codes
- HEX
- #436B95
- RGB
- rgb(67, 107, 149)
- RGBA
- rgba(67, 107, 149, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(211, 38%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(211, 55%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(55%, 28%, 0%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(43.7 -4.8 -27.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.7% 0.081 250.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: royalblue#4169E1 · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 5007 — Brilliant blue#41678D · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Queen 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Queen Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Queen 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 5.56:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.78:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Queen Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Queen Blue
Queen Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Queen Blue
Queen Blue triad
Similar colors
- Naval#41729F · ΔE 2.9
- Muted Blue#3B719F · ΔE 3.1
- Windsurfing#3A7099 · ΔE 3.3
- Clean Slate#577396 · ΔE 4.3
- Starstruck#4664A5 · ΔE 4.5
- Sail On#4575AD · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Queen Blue is closest to Hot Curry.
Queen Blue FAQs
What color is Queen Blue?
Queen Blue is a medium blue with the hex code #436B95. In HSL terms it has a hue of 211°, 38% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Queen Blue?
The hex code for Queen Blue is #436B95. In RGB it's rgb(67, 107, 149), and in CMYK it's cmyk(55%, 28%, 0%, 42%).
What colors go well with Queen Blue?
Queen 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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