Lapis Lazuli
HEX: #26619C | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#26619C
38, 97, 156
210°, 75% ,61%
75.64, 37.82, 0, 38.82
About Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) is a color with RGB(38, 97, 156) and HSL(210°, 75.64%, 61.18%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #9C6126, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9C2661 and #619C26. The name comes from lapis lazulī (Latin).
- HEX: #26619C
- RGB: 38, 97, 156
- HSL: 210°, 75.64%, 61.18%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #9C6126
- Triadic colors: #9C2661, #619C26
- The name comes from lapis lazulī (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 #26619C from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Lapis lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years, making it one of the oldest gemstones. It was highly prized by ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Indus Valley cultures. The Egyptians used it for jewelry, amulets, and inlays, famously in the mask of Tutankhamun. The Romans believed it had medicinal properties. The term 'lapis lazuli' itself is a combination of the Latin word 'lapis' (stone) and the genitive form of medieval Latin 'lazulum', which comes from Arabic 'lāzaward', which in turn comes from Persian 'lāžward', the name of the place where the stone was mined. It was ground into ultramarine pigment, a highly valued and expensive blue pigment used by Renaissance painters.
First Recorded Use
Circa 4000 BCE (as a material), 13th century CE (as a compound English term)
Cultural Associations
In many ancient cultures, lapis lazuli was associated with royalty, divinity, wisdom, and truth. It was believed to possess protective qualities and to bring good fortune. In Buddhism, it is one of the seven treasures and represents enlightenment. In some spiritual traditions, it is used to stimulate the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition and inner vision. Its deep blue color has often been linked to the night sky and the heavens.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #26619C;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #26619C;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #26619C;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#26619C,
#E79C51
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#26619C,
#E79C51
);
}// SCSS variable
$lapis-lazuli: #26619C;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lapis-lazuli-r: 38;
$lapis-lazuli-g: 97;
$lapis-lazuli-b: 156;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $lapis-lazuli;
color: rgba($lapis-lazuli-r, $lapis-lazuli-g, $lapis-lazuli-b, 0.8);
}