Color Palettes

Air force blue color

A medium grayish blue with a calm, steady look. It comes from the uniform color of the Royal Air Force and is used in uniforms, menswear and understated decor.

Also known as: RAF blue.

Air force blue · #5D8AA8

About air force blue

Air force blue (#5D8AA8) is a cool, mid-tone, muted color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 93 red, 138 green and 168 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in uniforms, menswear, home decor.

Air force blue shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Air force blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Café au lait
AnalogousClose to: Verdigris, Ultra violet
TriadicClose to: Plum, Moss green
Split complementaryClose to: Rose gold, Moss green
TetradicClose to: Plum, Café au lait, Pistachio green

Air force blue color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Air force blue
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Triadic palette · Air force blue
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Air force blue contrast with text

White textContrast 3.7:1 · AA large text
Black textContrast 5.7:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --air-force-blue: #5D8AA8;
  --air-force-blue-rgb: 93, 138, 168;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--air-force-blue); }
.text { color: var(--air-force-blue); }

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for air force blue?

The hex code for air force blue is #5D8AA8. In RGB it is rgb(93, 138, 168), in HSL hsl(204, 30%, 51%) and in CMYK 45, 18, 0, 34.

What is the complementary color of air force blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #A87B5D, close to café au lait. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on air force blue?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 3.7:1, while with black it is 5.7:1.