Blue
Salvia Blue
Salvia Blue
#4D80E6Click to copy
Salvia Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(77, 128, 230)Copy
HSLhsl(220, 75%, 60%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(220, 67%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(67%, 44%, 0%, 10%)Copy
Salvia Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#4D80E6
Click to copy#E6B34D
Click to copyAnalogous
#4DCDE6
Click to copy#674DE6
Click to copySplit Complementary
#E6664D
Click to copy#CDE64D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4D80E6
Click to copy#AEC2EB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#194DB4
Click to copy#0D275A
Click to copy#000001
Click to copySalvia 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
3.79 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.55 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.47 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.34 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Salvia Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Salvia Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Salvia Blue (HEX #4D80E6) has the RGB value rgb(77, 128, 230), the HSL value hsl(220°, 75%, 60%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(67%, 44%, 0%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Salvia Blue is #E6B34D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4DCCE6 and #674DE6 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E6664D, #CCE64D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Salvia Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Salvia Blue has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 against white and 5.55:1 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, Salvia Blue has a lightness of 60% and a saturation of 75%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A vivid blue-violet.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Salvia 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, Salvia Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Salvia 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.