Tiffany Blue
HEX: #0ABAB5 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#0ABAB5
10, 186, 181
178°, 89% ,38%
95, 0, 3, 27
About Tiffany Blue
Tiffany Blue (#0ABAB5) is a color with RGB(10, 186, 181) and HSL(178.3°, 89.8%, 38.4%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #BA0A0F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B50ABA and #BAB50A. The name comes from Tiffany Blue (English).
- HEX: #0ABAB5
- RGB: 10, 186, 181
- HSL: 178.3°, 89.8%, 38.4%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #BA0A0F
- Triadic colors: #B50ABA, #BAB50A
- The name comes from Tiffany Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Tiffany Blue #0ABAB5 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Tiffany Blue #0ABAB5 pairs with #BA0A0F as its complementary color, and #B50ABA and #BAB50A in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Tiffany Blue is the colloquial name for the light medium robin egg blue color associated with Tiffany & Co., the New York City jewelry company. The color was first used by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1845 for the cover of the company's annual 'Blue Book' of handcrafted jewels. It is believed that the color was chosen by Charles Lewis Tiffany because of the popularity of the turquoise gemstone in 19th-century jewelry, particularly with Victorian brides who were given a turquoise dove of peace as a wedding gift. The color is a registered trademark of Tiffany & Co. and is standardized as Pantone 1837 Blue, with '1837' being the year of Tiffany's founding. It is not publicly available for reproduction by other brands.
First Recorded Use
1845
Cultural Associations
Tiffany Blue is iconic and instantly recognizable, strongly associated with luxury, elegance, and high-end jewelry. It evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation, and celebration, particularly due to its use in the packaging of engagement rings and other significant gifts. The 'little blue box' is a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing a special occasion and a coveted item. The color has been featured in popular culture, including the title of the famous novella and film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #0ABAB5;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #0ABAB5;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #0ABAB5;
}
/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#0ABAB5,
#BA0A0F
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#0ABAB5,
#BA0A0F
);
}
// SCSS variable
$tiffany-blue: #0ABAB5;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tiffany-blue-r: 10;
$tiffany-blue-g: 186;
$tiffany-blue-b: 181;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $tiffany-blue;
color: rgba($tiffany-blue-r, $tiffany-blue-g, $tiffany-blue-b, 0.8);
}