Vivid Blue
Also known as: Nightly Escapade, Blinking Blue, System Shock Blue, Is It Cold
As a medium take on blue, Vivid Blue carries steady and dependable energy that suits 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).
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)
Color intelligence
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
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Vivid Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.33:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Vivid Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Vivid Blue
Vivid Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vivid Blue
Vivid Blue triad
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.
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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