Egyptian Blue color code: #1034A6
A historic saturated blue with a violet lean and considerable visual weight.
Egyptian Blue · rgb(16, 52, 166)
Every format for Egyptian Blue
- HEX
- #1034A6
- RGB
- rgb(16, 52, 166)
- HSL
- hsl(226, 82%, 36%)
- HSV
- 226°, 90%, 65%
- CMYK
- 90%, 69%, 0%, 35%
- Lightness
- 36% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 226°, which makes Egyptian Blue a true blue navy, with 82% saturation. In the Royal Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Egyptian Blue
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Egyptian Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.18:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Egyptian Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.06:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyEgyptian Blue text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.18:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Egyptian Blue with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 10.18:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Egyptian Blue alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Egyptian Blue, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Egyptian Blue in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--egyptian-blue: #1034A6;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--egyptian-blue);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #1034A6;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #1034A6; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Egyptian Blue #1034A6
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Royal Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 90%, 69%, 0%, 35%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(226, 82%, 36%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Egyptian Blue at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Egyptian Blue. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Egyptian Blue
What is the Egyptian Blue color code?
The Egyptian Blue color code is #1034A6 in HEX, rgb(16, 52, 166) in RGB and hsl(226, 82%, 36%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Egyptian Blue?
Egyptian Blue is rgb(16, 52, 166), meaning 16 units of red, 52 of green and 166 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Egyptian Blue?
In CMYK, Egyptian Blue converts to approximately 90%, 69%, 0%, 35%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Egyptian Blue?
White text on Egyptian Blue gives a contrast ratio of 10.18:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Egyptian Blue?
Black text on Egyptian Blue gives a contrast ratio of 2.06:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Egyptian Blue?
Its direct complement is #EABD2A, and the warm accent #E2E444 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Egyptian Blue a light or dark navy?
At 36% lightness, Egyptian Blue is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.