United Nations Blue

HEX: #5B92E5 | Modern Palette

On White
3.14:1
FAIL
On Black
6.69:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#5B92E5
RGB
91, 146, 229
HSL
216°, 60% ,89%
CMYK
60.26, 36.24, 0, 10.2

About United Nations Blue

United Nations Blue (#5B92E5) is a color with RGB(91, 146, 229) and HSL(216.09°, 60.26%, 89.8%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #E5AE5B, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #E55B92 and #92E55B. The name comes from United Nations Blue (English).

  • HEX: #5B92E5
  • RGB: 91, 146, 229
  • HSL: 216.09°, 60.26%, 89.8%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #E5AE5B
  • Triadic colors: #E55B92, #92E55B
  • The name comes from United Nations Blue (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

United Nations Blue #5B92E5 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.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

United Nations Blue #5B92E5 pairs with #E5AE5B as its complementary color, and #E55B92 and #92E55B 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.

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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 United Nations Blue #5B92E5 moves from dark #030B16 tones through the base color to lighter #E9F0FC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8585E6
Protanopia #8D8DE5
Tritanopia #37A0A0
Achromatopsia #919191

Frequently Asked Questions

United Nations Blue (#5B92E5) is a color with RGB(91, 146, 229) and HSL(216.09°, 60.26%, 89.8%).

#5B92E5 pairs strongly with #E5AE5B as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#5B92E5 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

The name United Nations Blue is linked to United Nations Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue chosen to represent the United Nations..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word United Nations Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue chosen to represent the United Nations.
Language English
First Recorded Use Mid-20th Century

History

The color 'United Nations Blue' was officially adopted in October 1947, when the General Assembly approved the design for the United Nations flag. The flag features a white emblem of the world map (azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, with two olive branches representing peace) on a light blue field. The specific shade of blue was chosen to be 'the opposite of red,' symbolizing peace rather than war. It was intended to be a universal color, distinct from any national flag. The initial color was a grey-blue, but it has since been standardized to the current brighter shade, often represented by Pantone 279 C or the hex code #5b92e5.

First Recorded Use

October 1947

Cultural Associations

United Nations Blue is widely recognized globally as a symbol of peace, international cooperation, and humanitarian efforts. It is seen on the flags of UN peacekeeping missions, UN vehicles, and various UN-affiliated organizations. Its neutrality and association with global governance give it a unique cultural significance, distinct from colors tied to specific nations or ideologies. It evokes a sense of hope for a unified and peaceful world.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #5B92E5;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #5B92E5;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #5B92E5;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #5B92E5,
        #F5E8D5
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #5B92E5,
        #F5E8D5
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$united-nations-blue: #5B92E5;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$united-nations-blue-r: 91;
$united-nations-blue-g: 146;
$united-nations-blue-b: 229;

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