Cyan-blue Azure

HEX: #4682BF | Modern Palette

On White
4.03:1
FAIL
On Black
5.21:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#4682BF
RGB
70, 130, 191
HSL
210°, 63% ,74%
CMYK
63.35, 31.94, 0, 25.1

About Cyan-blue Azure

Cyan-blue Azure (#4682BF) is a color with RGB(70, 130, 191) and HSL(210.25°, 63.35%, 74.9%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #BF8346, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BF4682 and #82BF46. The name comes from lāzward (Persian) -> lāzaward (Arabic) -> azur (Old French) (Persian (via Arabic and Old French)).

  • HEX: #4682BF
  • RGB: 70, 130, 191
  • HSL: 210.25°, 63.35%, 74.9%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #BF8346
  • Triadic colors: #BF4682, #82BF46
  • The name comes from lāzward (Persian) -> lāzaward (Arabic) -> azur (Old French) (Persian (via Arabic and Old French)).

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 #4682BF from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #7474C0
Protanopia #7D7DBF
Tritanopia #288C8C
Achromatopsia #7E7E7E

Frequently Asked Questions

Cyan-blue Azure (#4682BF) is a color with RGB(70, 130, 191) and HSL(210.25°, 63.35%, 74.9%).

#4682BF pairs strongly with #BF8346 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#4682BF is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

The name Cyan-blue Azure is linked to lāzward (Persian) -> lāzaward (Arabic) -> azur (Old French) from Persian (via Arabic and Old French), meaning lapis lazuli (Persian), blue (Old French).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word lāzward (Persian) -> lāzaward (Arabic) -> azur (Old French)
Meaning lapis lazuli (Persian), blue (Old French)
Language Persian (via Arabic and Old French)
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The word 'azure' traces its roots back to the Persian word 'lāzward', which was the name for the deep blue gemstone lapis lazuli. This word was adopted into Arabic as 'lāzaward' and then into Medieval Latin as 'lazulum'. From Latin, it entered Old French as 'azur' (or 'asure'), referring directly to the color blue. English adopted 'azure' from Old French in the 14th century. The specific shade 'Cyan-blue Azure' (#4682bf) is a modern descriptor, combining the more general 'azure' with 'cyan-blue' to specify its position between pure cyan and pure blue, often leaning towards a slightly desaturated, medium blue.

First Recorded Use

14th Century (as 'azure' in English)

Cultural Associations

Azure is a color frequently associated with the sky and the sea, symbolizing openness, depth, and stability. In heraldry, azure (or 'bleu') represents truth and loyalty. It is also a color often used in religious art to depict the heavens or the Virgin Mary's robes. The specific 'Cyan-blue Azure' shade, being a medium blue, evokes a sense of calm and professionalism, often seen in corporate branding or digital interfaces.

Similar Named Colors
Cyan Azure #4E82B4 ΔE 1.48
Tufts Blue #417DC1 ΔE 1.89
Steel Blue #4682B4 ΔE 1.93
Silver Lake Blue #5D89BA ΔE 3.63

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #4682BF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #4682BF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #4682BF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #4682BF,
        #E8BF96
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #4682BF,
        #E8BF96
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cyan-blue-azure: #4682BF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cyan-blue-azure-r: 70;
$cyan-blue-azure-g: 130;
$cyan-blue-azure-b: 191;

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