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Tidal Blue
Tidal Blue
#1A3A59Click to copy
Tidal Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(26, 58, 89)Copy
HSLhsl(210, 55%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(210, 71%, 35%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(71%, 35%, 0%, 65%)Copy
Tidal Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#1A3A59
Click to copy#59391A
Click to copyAnalogous
#1A5959
Click to copy#1A1A59
Click to copySplit Complementary
#591A1A
Click to copy#59591A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#1A3A59
Click to copy#416D98
Click to copy#7AA0C5
Click to copy#03070A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTidal Blue 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
11.71 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.79 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.74 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.08 : 1
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Tidal Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Tidal Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Tidal Blue (HEX #1A3A59) has the RGB value rgb(26, 58, 89), the HSL value hsl(210°, 55%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(71%, 35%, 0%, 65%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Tidal Blue is #59391A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #1A5958 and #1A1A59 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#591A1A, #59581A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Tidal Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Tidal Blue has a contrast ratio of 11.71:1 against white and 1.79:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
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, Tidal Blue has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 55%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep blue like the seawater deep off the beach.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Tidal Blue 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, Tidal Blue 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.
Tidal Blue 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.
