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 well 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.
Reference
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)
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 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: 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 Queen 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 Queen 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 5.56:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Queen Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Queen Blue
Queen Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Queen Blue
Queen Blue triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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