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Azurite
Azurite
#0277BDClick to copy
Azurite Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(2, 119, 189)Copy
HSLhsl(202, 98%, 37%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(202, 99%, 74%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(99%, 37%, 0%, 26%)Copy
Azurite Color Schemes
Complementary
#0277BD
Click to copy#BD4802
Click to copyAnalogous
#02BDA6
Click to copy#0219BD
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BD0219
Click to copy#BDA602
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0277BD
Click to copy#39A9EC
Click to copy#96D1F5
Click to copy#013758
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyAzurite WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.80 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.38 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.40 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.63 : 1
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Azurite Shade Variants
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Azurite Color Introduction
Definition
Azurite (HEX #0277BD) has the RGB value rgb(2, 119, 189), the HSL value hsl(202°, 98%, 37%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(99%, 37%, 0%, 26%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Azurite is #BD4802, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #02BDA6 and #0219BD that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#BD0219, #BDA602) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Azurite uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Azurite has a contrast ratio of 4.80:1 against white and 4.38:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Azurite has a lightness of 37% and a saturation of 98%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A cyan pigment ground from minerals, deep and weighty; used mainly in the polychrome decoration of ancient buildings (such as Hexi-style painting) and in the coloring of murals.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Azurite tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Azurite is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Azurite Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
