Majorelle Blue

HEX: #6050DC | Modern Palette

On White
5.71:1
PASS
On Black
3.68:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#6050DC
RGB
96, 80, 220
HSL
246°, 63% ,86%
CMYK
56.36, 63.64, 0, 13.73

About Majorelle Blue

Majorelle Blue (#6050DC) is a color with RGB(96, 80, 220) and HSL(246.86°, 63.64%, 86.27%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #CCDC50, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #DC6050 and #50DC60. The name comes from Bleu Majorelle (French).

  • HEX: #6050DC
  • RGB: 96, 80, 220
  • HSL: 246.86°, 63.64%, 86.27%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #CCDC50
  • Triadic colors: #DC6050, #50DC60
  • The name comes from Bleu Majorelle (French).

Live Components

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DARK
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Color Palettes

Majorelle Blue #6050DC 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Majorelle Blue #6050DC pairs with #CCDC50 as its complementary color, and #DC6050 and #50DC60 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 Majorelle Blue #6050DC moves from dark #060415 tones through the base color to lighter #ECEAFB 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 #5555DC
Protanopia #5252DC
Tritanopia #326F6F
Achromatopsia #666666

Frequently Asked Questions

Majorelle Blue (#6050DC) is a color with RGB(96, 80, 220) and HSL(246.86°, 63.64%, 86.27%).

#6050DC pairs strongly with #CCDC50 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#6050DC is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

The name Majorelle Blue is linked to Bleu Majorelle from French, meaning Majorelle Blue.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Bleu Majorelle
Meaning Majorelle Blue
Language French
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

Majorelle Blue is a vibrant, intense cobalt blue that was famously used by the French Orientalist painter Jacques Majorelle. He patented the color in 1937. Majorelle used this specific shade extensively in his art and, most notably, on the buildings and architectural elements of his studio and garden in Marrakech, Morocco, which he opened to the public in 1923. The garden, known as the Jardin Majorelle, became a significant landmark and tourist attraction. After Majorelle's death, the garden fell into disrepair until it was purchased and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the late 1970s. They meticulously restored the garden, ensuring the preservation of the iconic blue color, which further cemented its name and recognition worldwide.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1920s

Cultural Associations

Majorelle Blue is strongly associated with Moroccan culture and architecture, particularly Marrakech. It evokes a sense of exoticism, luxury, and artistic flair. The color is often seen in fashion, interior design, and art, frequently used to add a bold, sophisticated, and somewhat bohemian touch. Its association with Yves Saint Laurent has also given it a strong link to high fashion and design. It's considered a signature color of the Jardin Majorelle, which is one of Morocco's most visited sites.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #6050DC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #6050DC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #6050DC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #6050DC,
        #EDF2C6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #6050DC,
        #EDF2C6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$majorelle-blue: #6050DC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$majorelle-blue-r: 96;
$majorelle-blue-g: 80;
$majorelle-blue-b: 220;

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