Ikea Blue colour (#0051BA)
Ikea Blue is medium a blue with hex code #0051BA, the primary brand colour as commonly published in the brand’s guidelines. In RGB it is 0, 81, 186; in HSL 214°, 100%, 36%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Ikea Blue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Ikea Blue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0051BA |
| RGB | rgb(0, 81, 186) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 0.318, 0.729 |
| HSL | hsl(214, 100%, 36%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 100%, 56%, 0%, 27% |
Shades and tints of Ikea Blue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#cce2ff | #99c5ff | #66a8ff | #338bff | #006fff | #0058cc | #004299 | #002c66 | #001633 |
Colours that go with Ikea Blue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #b86800 | |
| Triadic | #b80050 | #50b800 |
| Analogous | #0c00b8 | #00abb8 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| darkcyan | #008b8b | close |
| teal | #008080 | close |
| royalblue | #4169e1 | close |
| mediumblue | #0000cd | noticeably different |
| steelblue | #4682b4 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Ikea Blue against white is 7.28:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 2.89:1 (fails). Use Ikea Blue for text on white backgrounds.
Brand colours are the commonly published primary values and may be updated by the brand; check the official brand guidelines before print use. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Ikea Blue?
#0051BA.
What is Ikea Blue in RGB?
rgb(0, 81, 186).
What colour is complementary to Ikea Blue?
#b86800, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.