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Peacock Blue
Peacock Blue
#1A5276Click to copy
Peacock Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(26, 82, 118)Copy
HSLhsl(203, 64%, 28%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(203, 78%, 46%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(78%, 31%, 0%, 54%)Copy
Peacock Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#1A5276
Click to copy#763E1A
Click to copyAnalogous
#1A766C
Click to copy#1A2476
Click to copySplit Complementary
#761A24
Click to copy#766C1A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#1A5276
Click to copy#3F88B7
Click to copy#86B7D6
Click to copy#081822
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPeacock Blue 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
8.36 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.51 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.67 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.51 : 1
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Peacock Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Peacock Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Peacock Blue (HEX #1A5276) has the RGB value rgb(26, 82, 118), the HSL value hsl(203°, 64%, 28%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(78%, 31%, 0%, 54%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Peacock Blue is #763E1A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #1A766C and #1A2476 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#761A24, #766C1A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Peacock Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Peacock Blue has a contrast ratio of 8.36:1 against white and 2.51:1 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, Peacock Blue has a lightness of 28% and a saturation of 64%, 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 uniquely toned blue gemstone color with a metallic sheen, matching the opulence of Baroque art.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Peacock 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, Peacock 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.
Peacock 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.
