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Dodger Blue Color Code: #1E90FF
Dodger Blue is a medium, vivid azure color with the hexadecimal value #1E90FF. In RGB it is 30, 144, 255 and in HSL it is 210°, 100%, 56%. Black text reads best on it (6.48:1 contrast).
Dodger Blue color values
#1E90FF
rgb(30, 144, 255)
hsl(210, 100%, 56%)
210, 88%, 100%
hwb(210 12% 0%)
88%, 44%, 0%, 0%
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CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dodger Blue?
Dodger Blue is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “dodgerblue”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 210° places it in the azure part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 56% lightness (medium). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other blue colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 68% of them and more saturated than 87% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.274, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Dodger Blue counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 56% and its relative luminance is 0.274. Black text reads best on it (6.48:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dodger Blue
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.23:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.48:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dodger 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 Dodger 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 Dodger Blue
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.48:1 contrast with black)
- 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
Dodger Blue appears in these curated palettes: Neon Night (Vibrant Color Palettes), Sunset Gradient (Vibrant Color Palettes), Electric (Vibrant Color Palettes), Candy (Vibrant Color Palettes), Ink and Blue (Minimal Color Palettes), Status Colors (UI Color Palettes).
Use Dodger Blue in CSS
:root {
--color-dodger-blue: #1E90FF;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dodger-blue);
background-color: #1E90FF;
border: 2px solid #1E90FF;
}Questions about Dodger Blue
What is the HEX code for Dodger Blue?
Dodger Blue is #1E90FF.
What is the RGB value of Dodger Blue?
The RGB value of Dodger Blue is 30, 144, 255: 30 red, 144 green and 255 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(30, 144, 255) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dodger Blue?
The HSL value of Dodger Blue is 210°, 100%, 56% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(210, 100%, 56%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dodger Blue?
A standard conversion gives about C 88%, M 44%, Y 0%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dodger Blue a light or dark color?
Dodger Blue counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 56% and its relative luminance is 0.274. Black text reads best on it (6.48:1 contrast).
How does Dodger Blue look with white text?
White text on Dodger Blue has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Dodger Blue look with black text?
Black text on Dodger Blue has a contrast ratio of 6.48:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Dodger Blue?
Dark Orange is its complementary color, and Cyan sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dodger Blue be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.48:1 contrast with black); 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 Dodger Blue in CSS?
Use color: #1E90FF; for text, background-color: #1E90FF; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dodger-blue: #1E90FF; and reuse it with var(--color-dodger-blue).
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