Queer Blue
Also known as: Birdie Num Num , Swift , Boy Blue , Buoyant Blue
As a soft take on blue, Queer Blue carries cool and professional energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.02:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Queer Blue color codes
- HEX
- #88ACE0
- RGB
- rgb(136, 172, 224)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 172, 224, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(215, 59%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(215, 39%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(39%, 23%, 0%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(69.2 -2.8 -30.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.7% 0.086 257.5)
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 7.4
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Queer Blue 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 Queer 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 Queer 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 2.33:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.02:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Queer Blue background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Queer Blue
Queer Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Queer Blue
Queer Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Windfall #84A7CE · ΔE 2.9
- Fly Away #85B3F3 · ΔE 3.0
- High Seas #7DABD8 · ΔE 3.2
- Old World #91A8CF · ΔE 4.0
- High Tide #85A6C8 · ΔE 4.1
- Shipmate #7AA3CC · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Queer Blue is closest to Tiger .
FAQ
Queer Blue FAQs
What color is Queer Blue?
Queer Blue is a light blue with the hex code #88ACE0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 215°, 59% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Queer Blue?
The hex code for Queer Blue is #88ACE0. In RGB it's rgb(136, 172, 224), and in CMYK it's cmyk(39%, 23%, 0%, 12%).
What colors go well with Queer Blue?
Queer Blue pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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