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Cerulean#007BA7

Cerulean color code is #007BA7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with cerulean.

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Cerulean Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Cerulean is 0.1696. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.78:1 against white and 4.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Cerulean on white4.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
Cerulean on black4.39:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on Cerulean4.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on Cerulean4.39:1AA Large

Cerulean — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Cerulean?+
The hex code for Cerulean is #007BA7. In RGB it's rgb(0, 123, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(196, 100%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of Cerulean?+
Cerulean in RGB is (0, 123, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 123, 167).
What is the CMYK value of Cerulean?+
Cerulean converts to CMYK(100%, 26%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #007BA7.
Is cerulean a warm or cool color?+
Cerulean (#007BA7) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 196° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does cerulean belong to?+
Cerulean belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 196°, 100%, 33% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is cerulean accessible for body text on a white background?+
Cerulean on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.78:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for cerulean?+
The nearest Pantone match for Cerulean (#007BA7) is 640 C Pantone 640 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Cerulean in design

Practical guidance for using cerulean (#007BA7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use Cerulean (#007BA7) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing cerulean text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Cerulean (#007BA7) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Cerulean flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Cerulean works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Cerulean

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of cerulean (#007BA7). Click through for the full brand color guide.

BMW#0166B1 · BMW Blue