Saint Patrick Blue
HEX: #23297A | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#23297A
35, 41, 122
235°, 71% ,47%
71.31, 66.39, 0, 52.16
About Saint Patrick Blue
Saint Patrick Blue (#23297A) is a color with RGB(35, 41, 122) and HSL(235.86°, 71.31%, 47.84%). In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #7A7423, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7A2329 and #297A23. The name comes from Saint Patrick Blue (English).
- HEX: #23297A
- RGB: 35, 41, 122
- HSL: 235.86°, 71.31%, 47.84%
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #7A7423
- Triadic colors: #7A2329, #297A23
- The name comes from Saint Patrick Blue (English).
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 #23297A from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color blue has a long and complex relationship with Ireland. Historically, the national color of Ireland was not green, but a shade of blue known as 'St. Patrick's Blue.' This blue was derived from the flag of the Kingdom of Ireland, which featured a gold harp on a blue field. This blue was also used in the regalia of the Order of St. Patrick, an Anglo-Irish chivalric order established in 1783. The specific shade of blue used by the Order was a lighter, sky blue. Over time, particularly with the rise of Irish nationalism in the 19th century, green became more strongly associated with Ireland, largely due to its connection with the shamrock and the 'Emerald Isle' moniker. However, 'Saint Patrick Blue' continues to be recognized as a historical color of Ireland.
First Recorded Use
While blue has been associated with Ireland for centuries, the specific term 'Saint Patrick Blue' or a similar descriptor for this particular shade gained prominence in the 18th century, particularly after the Order of St. Patrick was established in 1783, which used a sky blue.
Cultural Associations
Despite the modern association of Ireland with green, 'Saint Patrick Blue' holds significant historical and cultural weight. It represents an earlier period of Irish identity and symbolism. It is still seen in some historical contexts, such as the presidential standard of Ireland, which features a blue background. The color is also sometimes used in more traditional or formal representations of Irish heritage, distinguishing it from the more common green.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #23297A;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #23297A;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #23297A;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#23297A,
#D1C523
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#23297A,
#D1C523
);
}// SCSS variable
$saint-patrick-blue: #23297A;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$saint-patrick-blue-r: 35;
$saint-patrick-blue-g: 41;
$saint-patrick-blue-b: 122;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $saint-patrick-blue;
color: rgba($saint-patrick-blue-r, $saint-patrick-blue-g, $saint-patrick-blue-b, 0.8);
}