Cerulean
HEX: #007BA7 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#007BA7
0, 123, 167
195°, 100% ,65%
100, 26.35, 0, 34.51
About Cerulean
Cerulean (#007BA7) is a color with RGB(0, 123, 167) and HSL(195.81°, 100%, 65.49%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A72C00, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A7007B and #7BA700. The name comes from caeruleus (Latin).
- HEX: #007BA7
- RGB: 0, 123, 167
- HSL: 195.81°, 100%, 65.49%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #A72C00
- Triadic colors: #A7007B, #7BA700
- The name comes from caeruleus (Latin).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #007BA7 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The Latin word 'caeruleus' itself has an interesting etymology, possibly related to 'caelum' (sky, heaven) or 'cera' (wax, referring to the color of beeswax, though this is less likely for the blue meaning). In English, 'cerulean' emerged as a more poetic and specific term for a sky-blue color, distinguishing itself from more general terms like 'blue'. Its usage has often been associated with descriptions of clear skies, deep oceans, and artistic depictions of such. It gained more prominence in literature and art as a precise descriptor for a particular shade of blue.
First Recorded Use
The first recorded use of 'cerulean' in English was in 1656.
Cultural Associations
Cerulean blue is often associated with tranquility, peace, and the vastness of the sky or ocean. In art, it's a popular pigment for landscapes and seascapes. The color gained a notable, albeit humorous, pop culture reference in the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada,' where a monologue highlights how high fashion trends, even seemingly obscure colors like 'cerulean,' trickle down into everyday wear. This scene inadvertently brought the specific shade into wider public consciousness.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #007BA7;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #007BA7;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #007BA7;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#007BA7,
#FF7D4F
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#007BA7,
#FF7D4F
);
}// SCSS variable
$cerulean: #007BA7;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cerulean-r: 0;
$cerulean-g: 123;
$cerulean-b: 167;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $cerulean;
color: rgba($cerulean-r, $cerulean-g, $cerulean-b, 0.8);
}