Vivid Blue
Also known as: Nightly Escapade , Blinking Blue , System Shock Blue , Is It Cold
There is a steady and dependable quality to Vivid Blue. The vivid, cool blue at #152EFF rewards trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.33:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Vivid Blue color codes
- HEX
- #152EFF
- RGB
- rgb(21, 46, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(21, 46, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(234, 100%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(234, 92%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(92%, 82%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(34.4 55.8 -104.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.2% 0.292 265.6)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: blue #0000FF · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 5009: Azure blue #2E5978 · ΔE 15.1 · 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 Vivid 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Vivid 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 Vivid 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 7.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Vivid Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Vivid Blue
Vivid Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vivid Blue
Vivid Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bluebonnet #1C1CF0 · ΔE 3.7
- Rare Blue #0044FF · ΔE 4.6
- Blue #0000FF · ΔE 4.6
- Magic Ink #0247FE · ΔE 5.3
- Blurple #5539CC · ΔE 6.3
- Pure Blue #0203E2 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vivid Blue is closest to Alligator .
FAQ
Vivid Blue FAQs
What color is Vivid Blue?
Vivid Blue is a medium blue with the hex code #152EFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 234°, 100% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vivid Blue?
The hex code for Vivid Blue is #152EFF. In RGB it's rgb(21, 46, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(92%, 82%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Vivid Blue?
Vivid 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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