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Maximum contrast — logos, CTAs, bold pairs
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Blues
Perfect Days
Psychology
This uplifting hue inspires feelings of hope and serenity, promoting mental clarity and a sense of expansive freedom.
History & Origin
Clear, bright blues have been universally associated with the heavens and divinity across many cultures, symbolizing peace and transcendence.
Combinations
Harmonious pairings from this color. Click any swatch to copy.
Values & Conversions
Copy any format — sRGB, print, and perceptual OKLCH.
CSS
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast for the pairings designers use most.
Recommended
Readable body text at this size.
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Use black text for body copy, labels, and controls.
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All pairings
Aa
White on color
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Aa
Black on color
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Aa
Color on white
2.81:1Fail
Aa
Color on black
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Variations
Shades, tints, and tones in 10% steps — built for real UI states.
Darker steps for hover, shadow, and pressed states.
Design token scale
50–950 ramp for systems workColor vision
How this color reads under common forms of color vision deficiency.
Similar colors
Perceptually closest named colors in the library.