Blue Colors

Everything you need to know about blue colors to inspire your next design.

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Hex

#1E90FF

RGB

30,144,255

HSB

210,88%,100%

HSL

210,100%,56%
Blue Presets

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#1E90FF
#0080FF
#4169E1
#87CEEB
#000080

What are Blue Colors?

Blue is one of the three primary colors and represents the color of the sky and sea. It's often associated with depth, stability, trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, and intelligence. Blue is considered a calming color that can promote feelings of tranquility and serenity.

Dodger Blue

#1E90FF

Blue Colors on Digital Screens

Blue colors are defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices:

  • Dodger Blue: #1E90FF (RGB: 30, 144, 255)
  • Navy Blue: #000080 (RGB: 0, 0, 128)
  • Royal Blue: #4169E1 (RGB: 65, 105, 225)
  • Cobalt Blue: #0047AB (RGB: 0, 71, 171)
  • Sky Blue: #87CEEB (RGB: 135, 206, 235)

Using Blue Colors in UI Design

Blue is a versatile color that works well in many design contexts. Here are some tips for using blue effectively:

  • Use blue for corporate and professional designs to convey trust and reliability
  • Lighter blues create a sense of tranquility and are good for wellness or healthcare applications
  • Darker blues convey authority and professionalism, making them suitable for financial or legal services
  • Blue works well as a primary action color (buttons, links) as it stands out without being too aggressive
  • Combine different shades of blue for a harmonious, monochromatic color scheme

Colors That Complement Blue

Orange
White
Gold
Green

Blue Color Symbolism

Blue is rich in symbolism across different cultures and contexts. It's often associated with:

Trust and reliability, which is why many banks and corporate businesses use blue in their branding. Calmness and serenity, making it popular in healthcare and wellness applications. Depth and stability, symbolizing experience and reliability. Wisdom and intelligence, often used in educational contexts. Loyalty and confidence, conveying dependability and strength.

Historical Significance

Historically, blue was a rare and expensive color to produce. The ancient Egyptians created blue pigment from copper minerals, while ultramarine blue, derived from lapis lazuli, was more valuable than gold during the Renaissance. Blue became associated with royalty and divinity due to its rarity. In modern times, blue has become one of the most popular colors in corporate branding, web design, and user interfaces, symbolizing professionalism, technology, and trust.

Blue Color Variants

Color Name Hex Code RGB
Dodger Blue #1E90FF rgb(30, 144, 255)
Navy Blue #000080 rgb(0, 0, 128)
Royal Blue #4169E1 rgb(65, 105, 225)
Cobalt Blue #0047AB rgb(0, 71, 171)
Sky Blue #87CEEB rgb(135, 206, 235)
Teal #008080 rgb(0, 128, 128)
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