Blue Green
HEX: #0D98BA | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#0D98BA
13, 152, 186
191°, 86% ,39%
93, 18, 0, 27
About Blue Green
Blue Green (#0D98BA) is a color with RGB(13, 152, 186) and HSL(191.8°, 86.9%, 39%). 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 #BA2F0D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BA0D98 and #98BA0D.
- HEX: #0D98BA
- RGB: 13, 152, 186
- HSL: 191.8°, 86.9%, 39%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #BA2F0D
- Triadic colors: #BA0D98, #98BA0D
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 #0D98BA from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The perception and naming of colors are deeply rooted in culture and language. Ancient cultures often didn't have distinct words for blue and green, sometimes grouping them under a single term (e.g., 'grue' in some languages, or the ancient Greek 'glaukos' which could refer to various light, bright, or gleaming colors including blue, green, and grey). The distinction between blue and green became more solidified in European languages over time. The color #0d98ba sits squarely in the spectrum between pure blue and pure green. Historically, pigments for this range were derived from minerals like azurite (more blue) or malachite (more green), and later from synthetic dyes. The specific shade #0d98ba is a vibrant, medium-dark blue-green, often associated with water, tropical seas, and certain minerals.
First Recorded Use
The term "blue-green" as a compound color name likely gained prominence with the advent of more precise color classification systems and the need to describe intermediate hues. While blue and green have existed as separate concepts for millennia, the specific compound "blue-green" to describe a distinct color (like the one represented by #0d98ba) became more common as color science and art terminology evolved. The specific hex code #0d98ba represents a shade often referred to as 'Cerulean' or 'Teal' depending on context and saturation, both of which have longer histories, but 'blue-green' as a general descriptor for this range became more widespread in the 20th century.
Cultural Associations
Blue-green colors often evoke feelings of tranquility, nature, and freshness. In many cultures, blue is associated with peace, stability, and the divine, while green is linked to growth, renewal, and nature. The combination, therefore, can carry both sets of connotations. It's a popular color in interior design for creating calming spaces, and in branding for companies wanting to convey reliability, environmental consciousness, or innovation. Specific shades within the blue-green spectrum, like teal or turquoise, have their own cultural associations, from precious stones to fashion trends.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #0D98BA;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #0D98BA;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #0D98BA;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#0D98BA,
#BA2F0D
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#0D98BA,
#BA2F0D
);
}// SCSS variable
$blue-green: #0D98BA;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$blue-green-r: 13;
$blue-green-g: 152;
$blue-green-b: 186;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $blue-green;
color: rgba($blue-green-r, $blue-green-g, $blue-green-b, 0.8);
}