UCLA Blue

HEX: #536895 | Modern Palette

On White
5.55:1
PASS
On Black
3.78:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#536895
RGB
83, 104, 149
HSL
220°, 44% ,58%
CMYK
44.3, 30.2, 0, 41.57

About UCLA Blue

UCLA Blue (#536895) is a color with RGB(83, 104, 149) and HSL(220.91°, 44.3%, 58.43%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #958053, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #955368 and #689553. The name comes from UCLA Blue (English).

  • HEX: #536895
  • RGB: 83, 104, 149
  • HSL: 220.91°, 44.3%, 58.43%
  • Mood: Calm
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Logo, Print
  • Complementary color: #958053
  • Triadic colors: #955368, #689553
  • The name comes from UCLA Blue (English).

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Color Palettes

UCLA Blue #536895 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

UCLA Blue #536895 pairs with #958053 as its complementary color, and #955368 and #689553 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

UCLA BLUE
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for UCLA Blue #536895 moves from dark #090B10 tones through the base color to lighter #EFF1F6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Calm
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Logo Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #626295
Protanopia #666695
Tritanopia #486F6F
Achromatopsia #686868

Frequently Asked Questions

UCLA Blue (#536895) is a color with RGB(83, 104, 149) and HSL(220.91°, 44.3%, 58.43%).

#536895 pairs strongly with #958053 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#536895 is suitable for Text, Logo, Print and works well with Cool styles.

#536895 is commonly associated with Calm.

The name UCLA Blue is linked to UCLA Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue associated with the University of California, Los Angeles..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word UCLA Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue associated with the University of California, Los Angeles.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was established in 1919. From its early days, blue and gold were adopted as the official university colors, mirroring those of the broader University of California system. Over time, specific shades became standardized for branding, merchandise, and athletic uniforms. 'UCLA Blue' refers to the particular shade of blue (often specified by Pantone or hex codes like #536895) that is officially used and recognized by the university.

First Recorded Use

While the university was founded in 1919, the specific 'UCLA Blue' as a defined color likely solidified in the decades following, particularly as branding and athletic identities became more formalized. The earliest references to 'blue' as a university color would be from its inception.

Cultural Associations

UCLA Blue is deeply ingrained in the identity of UCLA. It is prominently featured in the university's logo, athletic uniforms (for teams like the Bruins), graduation regalia, and campus signage. It evokes a sense of tradition, academic excellence, and athletic prowess associated with one of the world's leading public universities. For alumni, students, and fans, it is a strong symbol of affiliation and pride.

Similar Named Colors
Blue Yonder #5072A7 ΔE 4.88
Queen Blue #436B95 ΔE 5.09
Dark Blue-gray #666699 ΔE 6.03
Liberty #545AA7 ΔE 6.31

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #536895;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #536895;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #536895;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #536895,
        #C4A666
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #536895,
        #C4A666
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ucla-blue: #536895;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ucla-blue-r: 83;
$ucla-blue-g: 104;
$ucla-blue-b: 149;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ucla-blue;
    color: rgba($ucla-blue-r, $ucla-blue-g, $ucla-blue-b, 0.8);
}