Gentian Blue

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Indiglow

  #301885

• Nightly Expedition

  #221188

• Deepsea Kraken

  #082599

• Space Dust

  #002299

• Galactic Cruise

  #111188

• Royal

  #0C1793

• Depths of Night

  #2C319B

• Galactic Purple

  #472E97

About Gentian Blue

Gentian Blue sits at oklch(0.361 0.178 278.4) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #312297 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Gentian Blue?

#312297 — also oklch(0.361 0.178 278.4) and Lab 22.68 35.56 -62.62.

Can I use Gentian Blue for text on white?

On white: 11.63:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 96. On dark ink: 1.54:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.