Denim
HEX: #1560BD | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#1560BD
21, 96, 189
213°, 88% ,74%
88.89, 49.21, 0, 25.88
About Denim
Denim (#1560BD) is a color with RGB(21, 96, 189) and HSL(213.21°, 88.89%, 74.12%). 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 #BD7215, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BD1560 and #60BD15. The name comes from serge de Nîmes (French).
- HEX: #1560BD
- RGB: 21, 96, 189
- HSL: 213.21°, 88.89%, 74.12%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Neon, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #BD7215
- Triadic colors: #BD1560, #60BD15
- The name comes from serge de Nîmes (French).
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 #1560BD from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The fabric known today as denim has roots in several European countries. A similar sturdy cotton twill fabric, 'dungaree', was produced in India and used for workwear. In France, 'serge de Nîmes' was a wool and silk blend initially, but later evolved to a cotton twill. Italian weavers in Genoa also produced a robust cotton fabric, 'blu de Gênes' (Genoa blue), which was used for sailors' work clothes. The French 'serge de Nîmes' eventually became the dominant term and fabric type associated with what we now call denim. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century, when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis began using it to make durable work pants (jeans) for miners, reinforcing them with rivets. This marked the beginning of denim's widespread industrial production and cultural impact.
First Recorded Use
The term 'denim' is an anglicized contraction of 'serge de Nîmes', referring to a sturdy twilled fabric originally produced in Nîmes, France. While the fabric itself has a longer history, the specific term 'denim' in English usage became more common in the 17th century.
Cultural Associations
Denim has evolved from a utilitarian workwear fabric to a global fashion staple. It is strongly associated with American culture, particularly with cowboys, rebels, and youth movements. Jeans, the most iconic denim garment, became a symbol of casualness, freedom, and counter-culture in the mid-20th century. Today, denim is ubiquitous, found in various garments beyond jeans, and is a cornerstone of casual fashion worldwide. Its durability and ability to age uniquely with wear contribute to its enduring appeal.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #1560BD;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #1560BD;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #1560BD;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#1560BD,
#F8C382
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#1560BD,
#F8C382
);
}// SCSS variable
$denim: #1560BD;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$denim-r: 21;
$denim-g: 96;
$denim-b: 189;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $denim;
color: rgba($denim-r, $denim-g, $denim-b, 0.8);
}