Deep Soft Cerulean is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #23578B, which equals rgb(35, 87, 139) in RGB and hsl(210, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M37 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#23578B - RGB
35, 87, 139 - HSL
210°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
75, 37, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.48:1. Its complementary color is #8B5723.
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Deep Soft Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #23578B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 87, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 210°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 75%, 37%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 2316171 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DAE3EC - 100
#B6C7D8 - 200
#91ABC5 - 300
#6C8FB2 - 400
#48739E - 500
#23578B - 600
#1D4974 - 700
#173A5D - 800
#122C46 - 900
#0C1D2E - 950
#060F17
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Cerulean
- Complementary
#8B5723≈ Deep Soft Tangerine - Analogous −30°
#238B8B≈ Deep Soft Teal - Analogous +30°
#23238B≈ Deep Soft Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#8B2357≈ Deep Soft Rose - Triadic +240°
#578B23≈ Deep Soft Spring Bud - Split 150°
#8B2323≈ Deep Soft Cardinal - Split 210°
#8B8B23≈ Deep Soft Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Cerulean | Aa | 7.48:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Cerulean | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Cerulean
background-color: #23578B;color: #23578B;background-color: rgb(35, 87, 139);background-color: hsl(210, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-cerulean: #23578B; }class="bg-[#23578B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Cerulean
- Deep Soft Azure
#23618B - Deep Soft Cornflower
#234C8B - Deep Bright Cerulean
#11579C - Deep Muted Cerulean
#345779 - Peacock Blue
#1B6A8A - Deep Muted Azure
#345E79 - Deep Muted Cornflower
#345079 - Deep Soft Capri
#236C8B - Deep Soft Sapphire
#23428B - Dark Bright Capri
#0D5877 - Medium Dark Muted Sapphire
#405A96 - Deep Bright Azure
#11659C
More blue shades
- Pale Bright Cerulean
#88BDF2 - Very Pale Bright Cerulean
#ACD1F6 - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Darkest Soft Cerulean
#0A1929 - Very Dark Soft Cerulean
#122E49 - Dark Soft Cerulean
#1B426A - Medium Dark Soft Cerulean
#2B6BAB - Soft Cerulean
#337FCC - Medium Light Soft Cerulean
#5494D4 - Light Soft Cerulean
#74A8DC - Pale Soft Cerulean
#95BDE4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Cerulean?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Cerulean is #23578B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Cerulean?
Deep Soft Cerulean has an RGB value of 35, 87, 139 (rgb(35, 87, 139)). In HSL it is 210°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Cerulean?
Use white text on Deep Soft Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.48:1 and black text has 2.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Cerulean?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Cerulean is #8B5723. Analogous colors #238B8B and #23238B also pair well.