Deep Bright Cerulean is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #11579C, which equals rgb(17, 87, 156) in RGB and hsl(210, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C89 M44 Y0 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#11579C - RGB
17, 87, 156 - HSL
210°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
89, 44, 0, 39 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Bright Cerulean
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.32:1. Its complementary color is #9C5711.
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Deep Bright Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #11579C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(17, 87, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 210°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 89%, 44%, 0%, 39% |
| Decimal | 1136540 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D7E3EF - 100
#B0C7DE - 200
#88ABCE - 300
#608FBD - 400
#3973AD - 500
#11579C - 600
#0E4982 - 700
#0B3A68 - 800
#092C4E - 900
#061D34 - 950
#030F1A
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Cerulean
- Complementary
#9C5711≈ Deep Bright Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#119C9C≈ Deep Bright Teal - Analogous +30°
#11119C≈ Deep Bright Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#9C1157≈ Deep Bright Rose - Triadic +240°
#579C11≈ Deep Bright Fern - Split 150°
#9C1111≈ Deep Bright Cardinal - Split 210°
#9C9C11≈ Deep Bright Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Cerulean | Aa | 7.32:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Bright Cerulean | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Bright Cerulean
background-color: #11579C;color: #11579C;background-color: rgb(17, 87, 156);background-color: hsl(210, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-cerulean: #11579C; }class="bg-[#11579C]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Cerulean
- Deep Bright Azure
#11659C - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Deep Soft Cerulean
#23578B - Deep Soft Azure
#23618B - Deep Soft Cornflower
#234C8B - Medium Dark Soft Sapphire
#2B51AB - Medium Dark Soft Cornflower
#2B5EAB - Cobalt Blue
#0047AB - Dark Capri
#005D85 - Dark Azure
#005085 - Peacock Blue
#1B6A8A
More blue shades
- Pale Cerulean
#7ABDFF - Very Pale Cerulean
#A3D1FF - Palest Cerulean
#CCE5FF - Darkest Bright Cerulean
#05192E - Very Dark Bright Cerulean
#092E53 - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Medium Dark Bright Cerulean
#156BC1 - Bright Cerulean
#197FE6 - Medium Light Bright Cerulean
#3E94EA - Light Bright Cerulean
#63A8EE - Pale Bright Cerulean
#88BDF2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Cerulean?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Cerulean is #11579C.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Cerulean?
Deep Bright Cerulean has an RGB value of 17, 87, 156 (rgb(17, 87, 156)). In HSL it is 210°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Cerulean?
Use white text on Deep Bright Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.32:1 and black text has 2.87:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Cerulean?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Cerulean is #9C5711. Analogous colors #119C9C and #11119C also pair well.