Egyptian Blue
HEX: #1034A6 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#1034A6
16, 52, 166
225°, 90% ,65%
90.36, 68.67, 0, 34.9
About Egyptian Blue
Egyptian Blue (#1034A6) is a color with RGB(16, 52, 166) and HSL(225.6°, 90.36%, 65.1%). 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 #A68210, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A61034 and #34A610. The name comes from Egyptian Blue (English).
- HEX: #1034A6
- RGB: 16, 52, 166
- HSL: 225.6°, 90.36%, 65.1%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #A68210
- Triadic colors: #A61034, #34A610
- The name comes from Egyptian Blue (English).
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 #1034A6 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Egyptian Blue (calcium copper silicate, CaCuSi4O10) is considered the first synthetic pigment in history. It was widely used in ancient Egypt for painting various materials such as papyrus, canvas, wood, and statues, as well as for decorating tombs and temples. Its invention is attributed to the Egyptians, who likely developed it by heating a mixture of a copper compound (like malachite), silica sand, calcium carbonate (limestone), and a flux (like natron) to temperatures between 800-1000°C. The pigment remained in use throughout the Roman Empire but its production declined and was eventually lost after the fall of the Roman Empire, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century. Modern scientific analysis has revealed its unique optical properties, including its ability to emit infrared luminescence, which has led to new applications in forensics and biomedical imaging.
First Recorded Use
Circa 2600-2200 BCE
Cultural Associations
In ancient Egypt, blue was a color associated with divinity, the heavens, and the Nile River, symbolizing creation, fertility, and rebirth. Egyptian Blue was therefore highly valued and used extensively in religious and funerary contexts. It adorned sarcophagi, tomb paintings depicting gods and pharaohs, and amulets. Its widespread use across different social strata, from royal tombs to common artifacts, underscores its importance in Egyptian society and art. The color's association with the god Amun, whose skin was sometimes depicted in blue, further cemented its sacred status.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #1034A6;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #1034A6;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #1034A6;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#1034A6,
#F6D056
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#1034A6,
#F6D056
);
}// SCSS variable
$egyptian-blue: #1034A6;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$egyptian-blue-r: 16;
$egyptian-blue-g: 52;
$egyptian-blue-b: 166;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $egyptian-blue;
color: rgba($egyptian-blue-r, $egyptian-blue-g, $egyptian-blue-b, 0.8);
}