Spanish Blue

HEX: #0070B8 | Modern Palette

On White
5.24:1
PASS
On Black
4.01:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#0070B8
RGB
0, 112, 184
HSL
203°, 100% ,72%
CMYK
100, 39.13, 0, 27.84

About Spanish Blue

Spanish Blue (#0070B8) is a color with RGB(0, 112, 184) and HSL(203.48°, 100%, 72.16%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #B84800, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B80070 and #70B800. The name comes from Spanish Blue (English).

  • HEX: #0070B8
  • RGB: 0, 112, 184
  • HSL: 203.48°, 100%, 72.16%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #B84800
  • Triadic colors: #B80070, #70B800
  • The name comes from Spanish Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #0070B8 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5F5FB9
Protanopia #6A6AB8
Tritanopia #007C7C
Achromatopsia #6C6C6C

Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish Blue (#0070B8) is a color with RGB(0, 112, 184) and HSL(203.48°, 100%, 72.16%).

#0070B8 pairs strongly with #B84800 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#0070B8 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#0070B8 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Spanish Blue is linked to Spanish Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue, often associated with Spain..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Spanish Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue, often associated with Spain.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a named color)

History

The name 'Spanish Blue' likely arose from a general association of certain vibrant or deep blues with Spanish art, ceramics, textiles, or even the colors of the Spanish flag (though the flag's blue is typically darker or navy). It's a descriptive name rather than one with a direct etymological root in the Spanish language itself for this specific shade. Color names often develop through popular usage and commercial applications. The hex code #0070b8 represents a specific modern digital interpretation of this named color.

First Recorded Use

The exact first documented use of 'Spanish Blue' for the specific hex #0070b8 is difficult to pinpoint precisely without extensive historical color dictionary research. However, the concept of 'Spanish Blue' as a distinct color name likely emerged as color standardization and naming became more common.

Cultural Associations

While not an official national color, 'Spanish Blue' evokes a sense of Spanish heritage and aesthetics. Blues are prominent in Spanish art, particularly in religious paintings (e.g., the Virgin Mary's robes), traditional ceramics (like Talavera pottery), and some regional costumes. The name itself helps to culturally brand this particular shade.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #0070B8;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #0070B8;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #0070B8;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0070B8,
        #FFA971
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #0070B8,
        #FFA971
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$spanish-blue: #0070B8;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$spanish-blue-r: 0;
$spanish-blue-g: 112;
$spanish-blue-b: 184;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $spanish-blue;
    color: rgba($spanish-blue-r, $spanish-blue-g, $spanish-blue-b, 0.8);
}