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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Queer Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.02:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Queer Blue background: #000000
Palettes featuring Queer Blue
Queer Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Queer Blue
Queer Blue triad
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.
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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