What color is True Blue?
True blue is a strong, medium-dark blue with a slight cool undertone, hex #2D68C4, close to the color of a cornflower in full bloom. It is vivid without being electric, sitting clearly in the mid-range between navy and sky blue.
What is the meaning of the color True Blue?
The phrase true blue originated in Coventry, England, where local dyers in the 14th and 15th centuries produced a blue cloth prized for holding its color without fading, making the color a byword for steadfastness and reliability. By the 17th century, the term had passed into English as a general expression for loyalty, recorded in political pamphlets supporting the Whig and later the Conservative cause. The phrase carried enough weight that it entered formal party language, with the British Conservative Party adopting true blue as an unofficial color identity through the 19th century. The Australian Labor Party formalized its own opposite use of the phrase, cementing true blue as a documented political and cultural marker on two continents.
What colors go with True Blue?
Colors that pair well with True blue include:
White: clean, open contrast
Navy: deep tonal layering
Gold: warm, rich accent
Soft gray: calm, balanced backdrop
Burnt orange: bold complementary warmth
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #2D68C4 |
color: #2D68C4;
|
| RGB | 45, 104, 196 |
color: rgb(45, 104, 196);
|
| RGB Percentage | 18%, 41%, 77% |
color: rgb(18%, 41%, 77%);
|
| CMYK | 77%, 47%, 0%, 23% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 217°, 63%, 47% |
color: hsl(217, 63%, 47%);
|
| HSV | 217°, 77%, 77% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 38, -12, -31 |
color: lab(38% -12 -31);
|
| Decimal | 2975940 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.true-blue {
color: #2D68C4;
}
$true-blue: #2D68C4;
rgb(45, 104, 196)