Blue color · XKCD survey name
Bright Blue Color Code: #0165FC
Bright Blue (#0165FC) is a medium, vivid azure shade: RGB 1, 101, 252, HSL 216°, 99%, 50%. White text reads comfortably on it (4.91:1 contrast).
Bright Blue color values
#0165FC
rgb(1, 101, 252)
hsl(216, 99%, 50%)
216, 100%, 99%
hwb(216 0% 1%)
100%, 60%, 0%, 1%
91644
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Bright Blue?
“Bright Blue” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 216° places it in the azure part of the color wheel, with 99% saturation (vivid) and 50% lightness (medium). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other blue colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 56% of them and more saturated than 81% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.163, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Bright Blue counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.163. White text reads comfortably on it (4.91:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Bright Blue
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 4.91:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.26:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Bright Blue
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Bright Blue
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Bright Blue
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.91:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Links, buttons and primary interface accents
- Corporate, finance and software branding
- Headers and navigation bars
Use Bright Blue in CSS
:root {
--color-bright-blue: #0165FC;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-bright-blue);
background-color: #0165FC;
border: 2px solid #0165FC;
}Questions about Bright Blue
What is the HEX code for Bright Blue?
Bright Blue is #0165FC.
What is the RGB value of Bright Blue?
The RGB value of Bright Blue is 1, 101, 252: 1 red, 101 green and 252 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(1, 101, 252) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Bright Blue?
The HSL value of Bright Blue is 216°, 99%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(216, 99%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Bright Blue?
A standard conversion gives about C 100%, M 60%, Y 0%, K 1%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Bright Blue a light or dark color?
Bright Blue counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.163. White text reads comfortably on it (4.91:1 contrast).
How does Bright Blue look with white text?
White text on Bright Blue has a contrast ratio of 4.91:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Bright Blue look with black text?
Black text on Bright Blue has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Bright Blue?
Tangerine is its complementary color, and Aqua Blue sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Bright Blue be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.91:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Bright Blue in CSS?
Use color: #0165FC; for text, background-color: #0165FC; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-bright-blue: #0165FC; and reuse it with var(--color-bright-blue).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.