Cobalite
A vibrant and electric cool indigo
Cobalite is a vivid, neon indigo with an unmistakably cool temperature. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as an accent color rather than a large background. Pair this striking shade with dark charcoal or deep forest green to ground its electric energy. The hex code for Cobalite is #9999ff, which offers excellent contrast when paired with standard black text.
About Cobalite
Sky at the exact minute before dusk
What does cobalite mean?
It often calls to mind twilight, fantasy worlds, and retro computer interfaces, sitting where blue turns toward violet. The high lightness keeps it airy, and the strong saturation gives that airiness a bright, electric push.
Where you see cobalite
- hydrangea petals
- cotton candy
- periwinkle crayons
- grape soda
- twilight sky
- violet sky
What it works for
It works well as an accent in illustrations, buttons, and gradients that need a cool, glowing lift.
What colors go with cobalite?
Burnt Sienna #a93400Its warmth cancels out the chill and keeps the pairing balanced.Charcoal #36454fDark gray grounds the glow without weighing the whole page down.Peach #ffe5b4Soft peach matches its lightness, so neither color fights for attention.Olive #808000Olive pulls the palette toward earth and tames the electric edge.Mint #98ff98Both lean cool, so the match reads as crisp rather than clashing.
Questions about Cobalite
What is the hex code for Cobalite?
Cobalite is #9999ff. In RGB that is rgb(153, 153, 255), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 40%, 40%, 0%, 0%.
How should Cobalite #9999ff be used in design projects?
Because of its high saturation and electric energy, #9999ff functions most effectively as an accent rather than a primary background color. It creates a strong visual pull when balanced against neutral tones like charcoal or deep, grounded earth tones.
Is Cobalite readable on white or black?
Cobalite has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.