Blue Color

Learn about Blue (#0000ff): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#0000ff
HEX #0000ff
RGB rgb(0, 0, 255)
HSL 240°, 100%, 50%

About Blue Color

Blue is a trustworthy, professional color associated with stability and calm. It is the most popular color for corporate websites and social media platforms.

Use Cases for Blue

corporate brandinglinkssocial mediatrust signalsheaders

Shades & Tints of Blue

#ffffff
#bfbfff
#8080ff
#4040ff
#0000ff
#0000bf
#000080
#000040
#000000

Complementary Color

#0000ff
#ffff00

Analogous Colors

#0080ff
#0000ff
#8000ff

CSS Code

.blue-color {
  color: #0000ff;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on Blue
Ratio: 2.44:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA
White text on Blue
Ratio: 8.59:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Blue?

Blue is represented by the hex code #0000ff and has RGB values of rgb(0, 0, 255). It falls under the Blue category.

How to use Blue in web design?

Blue works well for corporate branding, links, social media. Blue is a trustworthy, professional color associated with stability and calm. It is the most popular color for corporate websites and social media platforms. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with Blue?

Colors that pair well with Blue include navy, royalblue, dodgerblue, steelblue, mediumblue. For a complementary scheme, try #ffff00. For an analogous scheme, use #0080ff and #8000ff.