Eton Blue

HEX: #96C8A2 | Modern Palette

On White
1.90:1
FAIL
On Black
11.08:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#96C8A2
RGB
150, 200, 162
HSL
134°, 25% ,78%
CMYK
25, 0, 19, 21.57

About Eton Blue

Eton Blue (#96C8A2) is a color with RGB(150, 200, 162) and HSL(134.4°, 25%, 78.43%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Pastel, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #C896BC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A296C8 and #C8A296. The name comes from Eton Blue (English).

  • HEX: #96C8A2
  • RGB: 150, 200, 162
  • HSL: 134.4°, 25%, 78.43%
  • Mood: Calm
  • Style: Pastel, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Background, Border
  • Complementary color: #C896BC
  • Triadic colors: #A296C8, #C8A296
  • The name comes from Eton Blue (English).

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Color Palettes

Eton Blue #96C8A2 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.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Eton Blue #96C8A2 pairs with #C896BC as its complementary color, and #A296C8 and #C8A296 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 Eton Blue #96C8A2 moves from dark #09110B tones through the base color to lighter #EEF6F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Calm
Style
Pastel Cool
Use case
Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #BBBBA3
Protanopia #C3C3A2
Tritanopia #9CC4C4
Achromatopsia #BCBCBC

Frequently Asked Questions

Eton Blue (#96C8A2) is a color with RGB(150, 200, 162) and HSL(134.4°, 25%, 78.43%).

#96C8A2 pairs strongly with #C896BC as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#96C8A2 is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Pastel, Cool styles.

#96C8A2 is commonly associated with Calm.

The name Eton Blue is linked to Eton Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue associated with Eton College.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Eton Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue associated with Eton College
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

Eton College, a prestigious boarding school in Eton, Berkshire, England, has a long history of using a distinctive shade of blue as one of its official colors. This blue is prominently featured in the school's crest, uniforms (especially ties and blazers), and sports kits. Over time, this specific shade became known colloquially as 'Eton Blue.' While there might be slight variations in its representation across different media and manufacturers, the general hue remains consistent. The hex code #96c8a2 represents one common digital interpretation of this traditional color.

First Recorded Use

The exact first documented use of the term 'Eton Blue' for this specific hex code is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but the color itself has been associated with Eton College since at least the late 19th century, appearing in school colors, ties, and other regalia. The standardization to a specific hex code like #96c8a2 would be a more modern development.

Cultural Associations

Eton Blue is deeply embedded in the culture and identity of Eton College. It symbolizes tradition, prestige, and the institution's long history. For alumni, it evokes a sense of belonging and shared experience. Outside of the school, it is recognized by those familiar with British public school culture. It is often seen in conjunction with other traditional British colors and patterns.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #96C8A2;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #96C8A2;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #96C8A2;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #96C8A2,
        #D6BACF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #96C8A2,
        #D6BACF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$eton-blue: #96C8A2;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$eton-blue-r: 150;
$eton-blue-g: 200;
$eton-blue-b: 162;

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