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#1976D2Primary tokenDesign System Color Reference
Material Blue 700 Color Code
Material Blue 700·#1976D2
Blue FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturationoklch(56.5% 0.163 253)
RGB
rgb(25, 118, 210)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(210 79% 46%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
88, 44, 0, 18Print handoffLAB
49, 8, -55Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(56.5% 0.163 253)Modern perceptualMaterial Blue 700 is a darker published step in the Material Design blue palette at #1976D2. Use it when you want a stronger, more contrast-friendly Material blue for app bars, pressed states, navigation, and more serious product surfaces.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast4.60:1
Best UseStronger CTAs, navigation bars, and higher-contrast Material systems
Tonal Scale
100#D6E6F7
300#95C0EA
500#428FDA
600#1976D2
800#125597
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
4.60:1Safe for body text
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
3.73:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
4.37:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.60:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(56.5% 0.163 253)
Relative Luminance0.1782
Source TypeDesign System Color
Classification
Blue FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
Design System Color
System
Material
Step
700
System Role
- Good for navigation, pressed states, and stronger hierarchy anchors.
Closest Matches
Material Blue 800Material Blue 600Material Light Blue A700
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
4.60:1AA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
3.73:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
4.37:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
3.73:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.60:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Navigation bars, pressed states, and stronger CTAs.
- Darker Material primary for higher-contrast UI.
- Pairs with white, slate neutrals, and lighter Material blues.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Source Library
Material Design Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Material Blue 700 is sourced from the published Material Design Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product, interface, and branding work.
Hue Family
Trust-building blues for enterprise and SaaS.
Source Collections
Design System Palettes
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-material-blue-700: #1976D2;
--color-material-blue-700-rgb: 25 118 210;
}class="bg-[#1976D2] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#125597] ring-1 ring-[#1976D2]"{
"materialBlue-700": "#1976D2",
"materialBlue-700Rgb": [25, 118, 210],
"materialBlue-700Hsl": [210, 79, 46]
}