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Everything about
the color Electric Blue
The meaning of the color Electric Blue and color combinations to inspire your next design.
What color is electric blue?
Electric blue is a bright, vivid shade of blue. The electric blue color hex code is #7DF9FF.
How do you make the color electric blue? Actually, you can’t. As blue is a primary color, no two paint colors can be mixed to create it.
What does electric blue look like?
On the hex color chart used by web designers and developers, electric blue is a light shade of blue similar to cyan, aqua or turquoise.
However in everyday use, the name “electric blue” can refer to a range of bright blues varying in intensity. Generally, the hue is considered lighter than shades likes royal blue but darker than baby blue or pastel blue.
The history of electric blue
While bright blue shades have existed since antiquity, “electric blue” was not used as a color name in English until 1845.
The shade was originally named after the color of the ionized air glow produced during electrical discharges. But it’s now also considered a representation of the color of lighting, electric sparks and any vibrant blues that are metaphorically “electric”.
Today, any artificial blue light might be described as “electric blue”—for instance, the color of neon signs. Even luminol, the chemical used to detect blood in crime scene investigations, glows a high-voltage shade of blue.In nature, both the electric blue crayfish and electric blue gecko are named for their bright blue appearance.
The meaning of electric blue
Its association with electricity means electric blue communicates energy, action and excitement.
In color psychology, blue is linked with trustworthiness and reliability, which makes it a popular choice for business logos. The added spark of electric blue means you’ll often find it in the logos for innovative brands or applications.
Opinion polls regularly find that blue is the most popular color among the public. As blue is the color of the sky and the ocean, it’s commonly associated with feelings of peacefulness and tranquility. On the other hand, blue can also be linked with sadness—if one is “feeling blue”, it means they’re unhappy. But electric blue’s vivid hue means it is less likely to make this impression.
In fashion, electric blue is particularly popular in menswear and is considered one of the more masculine bright shades.
How to use electric blue
Electric blue is a vivid, eye-catching color. Its bright appearance and association with electricity makes electric blue is a great choice for any occasion in which you wish to communicate energy, innovation or power. It works well as a lively alternative to more muted shades of blue, while still appearing sensible and reliable.
Blues like electric blue should be avoided in restaurants, menus and food branding, as they are believed to suppress appetite.
What colors go with electric blue?
Despite its intensity, electric blue is a versatile color. This bright shade could be used as an accent color when paired with white, or could be used alongside other vivid hues for a dramatic palette—for instance a bright orange-red, which is electric blue’s complementary color on the color wheel. It also works well alongside other shades of blue.
The colors that pair well with electric blue include:
Similar colors to electric blue
Looking for a different hue? The following colors are related to electric blue.
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