Anthraquinone Blue
#1A237E  ·  hsl(234.6, 65.79%, 29.8%)
Tints & Shades
#06091F
#0A0E32
#0E1345
#121858
#161E6B
#1A237E
#232FAB
#2F3ED4
#5C67DD
#8891E7
#B5BAF0
Color Values
Hex #1A237E
RGB 26, 35, 126
HSL hsl(234.6, 65.79%, 29.8%)
CMYK 79%, 72%, 0%, 51%
CSS Variable
--color-anthraquinone-blue: #1A237E;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
13.24:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.59:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Anthraquinone Blue — Anthraquinone Blue is a modern organic blue pigment from the anthraquinone family, known for its deep, clean tone and good lightfastness. It belongs to the Blue family: a dark, moderately saturated tone with hex code #1A237E and RGB values of 26, 35, 126. Its dominant channel values give it a cool undertone. Anthraquinone Blue appears in classical painting, pigment literature, and conservation references. It pairs well with related earths, blues, or neutrals. Nearest neighbors: related historical pigments and traditional named grays or blues.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Anthraquinone Blue looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Anthraquinone Blue as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Anthraquinone Blue reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how Anthraquinone Blue harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Anthraquinone Blue to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Anthraquinone Blue (#1A237E) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

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Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée

Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.

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