Electric Blue #7DF9FF
Electric blue, given here as #7DF9FF, is a very light, intensely saturated cyan-blue that seems to glow on screen. It is cool and bright, with almost no softness to it. It is named for the glow of electric sparks, and today you are more likely to see it on gaming setups, LED strips, and club flyers.
Electric blue has no standard value. #7DF9FF is a common, very light cyan version; other sources use deeper, more saturated blues under the same name.
| HEX | #7DF9FF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 249, 255) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 100%, 75%) | |
| HSV | hsv(183, 51%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 2%, 0%, 0%) |
Text on Electric Blue
Black text reads better on Electric Blue. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.
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Colors that go with Electric Blue
Electric Blue tints and shades
Tints mix Electric Blue with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.
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Electric Blue color schemes
Color-wheel harmonies built by rotating the hue of #7DF9FF and keeping its saturation and lightness.
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Electric Blue color meaning
Electric blue is named after the blue-white flash of electricity: a spark jumping a gap, a welding arc, a lightning bolt. So the color comes with energy and speed attached.
It reads as modern and technological. You see it on electric vehicle branding, LED lighting, sci-fi interfaces, and gaming hardware. It also has a party side. Electric blue was a popular color in 1980s fashion and is still common in club lighting and festival wear.
Softer blues calm a room down; electric blue does the opposite. It is meant to be noticed and often signals that something is switched on, charged, or live, which makes it a poor fit for brands that want to feel restful and a good fit for anything that should feel fast, loud, or futuristic.
How to use Electric Blue in design
This value only works with dark text or on dark backgrounds. Black or charcoal type reads clearly on it, and white text practically vanishes. The best use is as a glowing accent against black, navy, or gunmetal: icons, outlines, data lines, and display type in gaming and tech graphics.
Keep it out of large light areas, where it gets tiring fast. It also prints poorly, because ink cannot match a backlit cyan, so plan a substitute for packaging and merchandise.
Palettes with Electric Blue tones
Curated palettes with a color close to #7DF9FF.
Colors similar to Electric Blue
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Electric Blue FAQ
What is the difference between electric blue and cyan?
They are close. Cyan (#00FFFF) is the pure mix of green and blue light, while this electric blue (#7DF9FF) adds some red, which makes it a touch paler and softer. 'Electric blue' is also used for deeper vivid blues, so the name describes a glowing effect more than one exact value.
What colors go with electric blue?
Dark backgrounds suit it best: black, gunmetal, and midnight blue make it glow. For a retro neon look, add hot pink or violet. To keep it professional, use plenty of charcoal and white space and limit electric blue to a single highlight such as a button, icon, or underline.