Blue Iris
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Blue Iris is a muted, dusty indigo with cool undertones and a matte finish. This unsaturated shade offers a grounded, professional alternative to brighter purples. Because it offers a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a readable UI background. Pair this hex code #6264a6 with soft creams or warm grays to keep your palette from appearing too heavy or melancholic.
Questions about Blue Iris
What is the hex code for Blue Iris?
Blue Iris is #6264a6. In RGB that is rgb(98, 100, 166), in HSL hsl(238, 28%, 52%) and in CMYK 41%, 40%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with Blue Iris #6264a6?
Blue Iris works exceptionally well when paired with soft cream or warm light gray to balance its cool, saturated nature. For a more sophisticated contrast, try incorporating accents of deep charcoal or muted terracotta to ground the palette without overpowering the indigo base.
Is Blue Iris readable on white or black?
Blue Iris has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.