Behance Blue Color Psychology & Meaning
Behance's electric blue on white is the palette of creative ambition. It signals that creative work is serious and deserves a professional stage.
#FFFFFF
#0057FF
#CCCCCC
#232323
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Behance Blue
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WCAG Grade
15.7:1
Contrast Ratio
2,100
Saves
5,400
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Use #FFFFFF as the background. Use #0057FF as the primary accent. Use #CCCCCC as secondary. Use #232323 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Behance Blue — creative, professional, clean.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Behance Blue color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 14.0% | 0, 87, 255 | 100%, 66%, 0%, 0% | 220°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 60.4% | 204, 204, 204 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 20% | 0°, 0%, 80% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.7% | 35, 35, 35 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 86% | 0°, 0%, 14% |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Behance Blue palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Adobe acquired Behance in 2012. The blue identity predates the acquisition and was preserved as it had become strongly associated with creative portfolio culture.
Best Design Use Cases
White for portfolio and project surfaces. Blue for brand moments, featured project highlights, and interactive elements. Dark for text. Gray for grid lines.
Industries This Palette Suits
Creative portfolios, design communities, photography, illustration, branding.
How to Implement the Behance Blue Color Scheme
To use this Behance Blue color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #FFFFFF for the main background and #0057FF for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #232323 and #FFFFFF is 15.72:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.