Lapis Blue color code: #26619C
A softened lapis tone with visible grey, easier on the eye than raw cobalt.
Lapis Blue · rgb(38, 97, 156)
Every format for Lapis Blue
- HEX
- #26619C
- RGB
- rgb(38, 97, 156)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 61%, 38%)
- HSV
- 210°, 76%, 61%
- CMYK
- 76%, 38%, 0%, 39%
- Lightness
- 38% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 210°, which makes Lapis Blue a slightly cool blue navy, with 61% saturation. In the Royal Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Lapis Blue
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Lapis Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.42:1 — AA for normal textBlack text on Lapis Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
3.27:1 — AA for large text onlyLapis Blue text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.42:1 — AA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Lapis Blue with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 6.42:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Lapis Blue alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Lapis Blue, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Lapis Blue in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--lapis-blue: #26619C;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--lapis-blue);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #26619C;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #26619C; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Lapis Blue #26619C
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Royal Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 76%, 38%, 0%, 39%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(210, 61%, 38%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Lapis Blue at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is moderate, which makes this shade forgiving across large areas and long reading sessions.
Complementary and matching colors
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FAQs about Lapis Blue
What is the Lapis Blue color code?
The Lapis Blue color code is #26619C in HEX, rgb(38, 97, 156) in RGB and hsl(210, 61%, 38%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Lapis Blue?
Lapis Blue is rgb(38, 97, 156), meaning 38 units of red, 97 of green and 156 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Lapis Blue?
In CMYK, Lapis Blue converts to approximately 76%, 38%, 0%, 39%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Lapis Blue?
White text on Lapis Blue gives a contrast ratio of 6.42:1, which is AA for normal text.
Does black text work on Lapis Blue?
Black text on Lapis Blue gives a contrast ratio of 3.27:1, which is AA for large text only.
Which colors go with Lapis Blue?
Its direct complement is #D38F4A, and the warm accent #E4BC44 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Lapis Blue a light or dark navy?
At 38% lightness, Lapis Blue is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.