Vivid Cerulean
HEX: #00AAEE | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#00AAEE
0, 170, 238
197°, 100% ,93%
100, 28.57, 0, 6.67
About Vivid Cerulean
Vivid Cerulean (#00AAEE) is a color with RGB(0, 170, 238) and HSL(197.14°, 100%, 93.33%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #EE4400, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #EE00AA and #AAEE00. The name comes from caeruleus (Latin), vividus (Latin, root for 'vivid') (Latin (for 'cerulean'), English (for 'vivid')).
- HEX: #00AAEE
- RGB: 0, 170, 238
- HSL: 197.14°, 100%, 93.33%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #EE4400
- Triadic colors: #EE00AA, #AAEE00
- The name comes from caeruleus (Latin), vividus (Latin, root for 'vivid') (Latin (for 'cerulean'), English (for 'vivid')).
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 #00AAEE from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
While 'cerulean' has a long history as a descriptor for sky-blue or deep blue, and 'vivid' for intensity, their combination 'Vivid Cerulean' is not a historically recognized color name with a specific origin story like 'ultramarine' or 'indigo'. It's a modern descriptive term used to specify a particularly bright and intense shade of cerulean blue. Cerulean blue pigment itself was first synthesized in the early 19th century (1805 by A. Werner in Switzerland, commercially available later in the century). The color #00aaee is a bright, slightly greenish-blue, fitting the 'vivid cerulean' description.
First Recorded Use
The word 'cerulean' entered English in the early 17th century. 'Vivid' also entered English around the same time. The specific compound 'Vivid Cerulean' as a named color is likely a much more recent, descriptive coinage rather than a historical term.
Cultural Associations
The color cerulean often evokes images of clear skies, deep oceans, and a sense of calm or vastness. 'Vivid' amplifies these associations, suggesting a particularly striking and vibrant natural scene. In art, a vivid cerulean might be used to depict bright skies, tropical waters, or energetic elements. It's a color that can convey both tranquility and dynamism due to its brightness.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #00AAEE;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #00AAEE;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #00AAEE;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#00AAEE,
#FFE7DD
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#00AAEE,
#FFE7DD
);
}// SCSS variable
$vivid-cerulean: #00AAEE;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$vivid-cerulean-r: 0;
$vivid-cerulean-g: 170;
$vivid-cerulean-b: 238;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $vivid-cerulean;
color: rgba($vivid-cerulean-r, $vivid-cerulean-g, $vivid-cerulean-b, 0.8);
}