Blue
Lake Blue
Lake Blue
#5897FBClick to copy
Lake Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(88, 151, 251)Copy
HSLhsl(217, 95%, 66%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(217, 65%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(65%, 40%, 0%, 2%)Copy
Lake Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#5897FB
Click to copy#FBBC58
Click to copyAnalogous
#58E9FB
Click to copy#6A58FB
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FB6A58
Click to copy#E9FB58
Click to copyMonochromatic
#5897FB
Click to copy#C1D6F8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#065DE7
Click to copy#033584
Click to copy#010D20
Click to copyLake 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
2.90 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.23 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.66 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.35 : 1
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Lake Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Lake Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Lake Blue (HEX #5897FB) has the RGB value rgb(88, 151, 251), the HSL value hsl(217°, 95%, 66%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(65%, 40%, 0%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lake Blue is #FBBC58, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #58E8FB and #6A58FB that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FB6A58, #E9FB58) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lake Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lake Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 against white and 7.23:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Lake Blue has a lightness of 66% and a saturation of 95%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; 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 tranquil reflection.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Lake 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, Lake 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.
Lake 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.