Star Command Blue
HEX: #007BB8 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#007BB8
0, 123, 184
199°, 100% ,72%
100, 33.15, 0, 27.84
About Star Command Blue
Star Command Blue (#007BB8) is a color with RGB(0, 123, 184) and HSL(199.89°, 100%, 72.16%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #B83D00, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B8007B and #7BB800. The name comes from Star Command Blue (English).
- HEX: #007BB8
- RGB: 0, 123, 184
- HSL: 199.89°, 100%, 72.16%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Neon, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #B83D00
- Triadic colors: #B8007B, #7BB800
- The name comes from Star Command Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Star Command Blue #007BB8 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Star Command Blue #007BB8 pairs with #B83D00 as its complementary color, and #B8007B and #7BB800 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The name 'Star Command Blue' is not a formally recognized color in standard color systems like Pantone or RAL. It appears to be a descriptive, informal name, likely originating from fan communities, graphic designers, or product manufacturers referencing the 'Star Command' fictional universe. The most prominent 'Star Command' is from Disney/Pixar's 'Toy Story' franchise, specifically associated with Buzz Lightyear. His uniform often features shades of blue, purple, and green. The specific hex code #007bb8 is a vibrant, medium-dark blue, which could easily be interpreted as a 'command' or 'uniform' blue in a futuristic context.
First Recorded Use
The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical records for this particular color name. However, the term 'Star Command' strongly suggests a connection to science fiction media, particularly the 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command' franchise which gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The color #007bb8 itself is a common shade of blue.
Cultural Associations
The name evokes themes of space exploration, heroism, and science fiction. It immediately brings to mind characters like Buzz Lightyear and the aesthetic of futuristic military or exploratory organizations in space. It's a color name that resonates with fans of sci-fi and animation, suggesting a sense of adventure and authority within a fictional context.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #007BB8;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #007BB8;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #007BB8;
}
/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#007BB8,
#FFA071
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#007BB8,
#FFA071
);
}
// SCSS variable
$star-command-blue: #007BB8;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$star-command-blue-r: 0;
$star-command-blue-g: 123;
$star-command-blue-b: 184;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $star-command-blue;
color: rgba($star-command-blue-r, $star-command-blue-g, $star-command-blue-b, 0.8);
}