Tiffany Blue

HEX: #0ABAB5 | Modern Palette

On White
2.41:1
FAIL
On Black
8.70:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#0ABAB5
RGB
10, 186, 181
HSL
178°, 89% ,38%
CMYK
95, 0, 3, 27

About Tiffany Blue

Tiffany Blue (#0ABAB5) is a color with RGB(10, 186, 181) and HSL(178.3°, 89.8%, 38.4%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #BA0A0F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B50ABA and #BAB50A. The name comes from Tiffany Blue (English).

  • HEX: #0ABAB5
  • RGB: 10, 186, 181
  • HSL: 178.3°, 89.8%, 38.4%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #BA0A0F
  • Triadic colors: #B50ABA, #BAB50A
  • The name comes from Tiffany Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

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 #0ABAB5 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A0A0B7
Protanopia #B1B1B5
Tritanopia #14B9B9
Achromatopsia #A7A7A7

Frequently Asked Questions

Tiffany Blue (#0ABAB5) is a color with RGB(10, 186, 181) and HSL(178.3°, 89.8%, 38.4%).

#0ABAB5 pairs strongly with #BA0A0F as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#0ABAB5 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#0ABAB5 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Tiffany Blue is linked to Tiffany Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of robin's egg blue associated with Tiffany & Co..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Tiffany Blue
Meaning A specific shade of robin's egg blue associated with Tiffany & Co.
Language English
First Recorded Use 19th Century

History

Tiffany Blue is the colloquial name for the light medium robin egg blue color associated with Tiffany & Co., the New York City jewelry company. The color was first used by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1845 for the cover of the company's annual 'Blue Book' of handcrafted jewels. It is believed that the color was chosen by Charles Lewis Tiffany because of the popularity of the turquoise gemstone in 19th-century jewelry, particularly with Victorian brides who were given a turquoise dove of peace as a wedding gift. The color is a registered trademark of Tiffany & Co. and is standardized as Pantone 1837 Blue, with '1837' being the year of Tiffany's founding. It is not publicly available for reproduction by other brands.

First Recorded Use

1845

Cultural Associations

Tiffany Blue is iconic and instantly recognizable, strongly associated with luxury, elegance, and high-end jewelry. It evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation, and celebration, particularly due to its use in the packaging of engagement rings and other significant gifts. The 'little blue box' is a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing a special occasion and a coveted item. The color has been featured in popular culture, including the title of the famous novella and film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.

Similar Named Colors
Light Sea Green #20B2AA ΔE 2.52
Verdigris #43B3AE ΔE 2.90
Robin Egg Blue #00CCCC ΔE 5.07
Robin's Egg Blue #1FCECB ΔE 5.32

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #0ABAB5;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #0ABAB5;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #0ABAB5;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0ABAB5,
        #BA0A0F
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #0ABAB5,
        #BA0A0F
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$tiffany-blue: #0ABAB5;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tiffany-blue-r: 10;
$tiffany-blue-g: 186;
$tiffany-blue-b: 181;

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