Azure blue colour: description, colour codes, shades and mixing tips

The azure blue colour is reminiscent of the brilliant blue of the sky and sea, often associated with beautiful, clear weather and tranquillity. This colour is somewhere between sky blue and turquoise, and has a hint of greenish tones to make it even more vibrant. The azure shade reflects the beauty of nature, suggesting freshness and vitality.

Historically, azure blue has often been associated with the arts and architecture. In many cultures, different shades of blue carry symbolic meaning; azure is often associated with the divine and spiritual. In addition, it is popular in digital design as it attracts attention and creates a pleasing effect on the viewer.

Azure colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The RGB value of the azure colour is (0, 127, 255) and the HEX code is #007FFF

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#007FFF
RGB	rgb(0, 127, 255)
HSL	hsl(210, 100%, 50%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(210, 100%, 100%)
CMYK	cmyk(100%, 50%, 0%, 0%)
Contrasting colour	#FF8000
Complementary colour	#FF7F00

Dark and light shades of azure blue

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of azure blue

Azure is a bright blue colour that is widely used for colour correction in various products and design projects. Here are some of the colour's variants and complementary colour palettes.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

what is the colour of azure blue?

Azure is a bright, vivid shade of blue, often compared to the blue of a clear sunny sky or tropical sea. This colour is usually associated with the freshness and tranquillity found in nature.

What makes the colour azure blue?

The colour of azure blue depends on a number of factors, including the light source, the chemical composition and structure of the material, and environmental influences. The type of light source (e.g. sunlight, artificial light) affects how the colour is perceived. The chemical composition of the material determines the absorption and reflection of light wavelengths. UV radiation, pH or other external factors can also change the perceived colour.

How is it possible to mix the azure blue colour?

To mix azure blue, mix blue and Green paint. The blue will be the base colour, and a small amount of green will be added until the desired shade is achieved. The exact proportions may depend on the type and intensity of the dyes used, but basically the blue will predominate and the green will only subtly modify the shade.