Blue

#1F75FE

Crayola color

Blue (#1F75FE) in the Crayola system is a bright, slightly warm cobalt blue distinct from the pure RGB blue used in digital systems. Introduced as the iconic 'Blue' crayon, it is the blue most generations of Americans associate with the basic concept of 'blue.' It has a classic, confident character suitable for primary color palettes, educational materials, and friendly brand identities.

Color Values

HEX

#1F75FE

RGB

31, 117, 254

HSL

216.9, 99.1%, 55.9%

HSV

216.9, 87.8%, 99.6%

CMYK

87.8%, 53.9%, 0.0%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.5953 0.2192 260.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Blue

Color Psychology

True blue is the world's most popular favorite color, representing trust, competence, and stability. It suppresses appetite and promotes productivity, making it ideal for work environments. Blue is the dominant color in corporate branding because it communicates reliability without emotional excess.

Design Usage

Medium blue is the default choice for primary buttons, navigation bars, and link text across the web. It forms the foundation of design systems for banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS products. While universally safe, it benefits from a distinctive hue angle or saturation to avoid blending into the sea of blue brands.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1F75FE;
color: #1F75FE;
border-color: #1F75FE;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 600 #2563EB

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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