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Blue Cyan
Blue Cyan
#0288D1Click to copy
Blue Cyan Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(2, 136, 209)Copy
HSLhsl(201, 98%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(201, 99%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(99%, 35%, 0%, 18%)Copy
Blue Cyan Color Schemes
Complementary
#0288D1
Click to copy#D14B02
Click to copyAnalogous
#02D1B2
Click to copy#0221D1
Click to copySplit Complementary
#D10221
Click to copy#D1B202
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0288D1
Click to copy#4BB5EE
Click to copy#A8DBF7
Click to copy#01466C
Click to copy#000507
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlue Cyan WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.86 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.44 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.54 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.28 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Blue Cyan Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Blue Cyan Color Introduction
Definition
Blue Cyan (HEX #0288D1) has the RGB value rgb(2, 136, 209), the HSL value hsl(201°, 98%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(99%, 35%, 0%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Blue Cyan is #D14B02, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #02D1B2 and #0221D1 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#D10221, #D1B202) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Blue Cyan uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Blue Cyan has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 against white and 5.44:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Blue Cyan has a lightness of 41% 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 blue-leaning cyan, composed yet bright; commonly used in traditional batik and blue calico prints, lending a rustic charm.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Blue Cyan 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, Blue Cyan 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.
Blue Cyan 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.
