Gulf Blue
#051657  ·  hsl(227.56, 89.13%, 18.04%)
Tints & Shades
#010616
#020923
#030C30
#040F3D
#04134A
#051657
#082592
#0C34CE
#2650F3
#6180F6
#9CAFF9
Color Values
Hex #051657
RGB 5, 22, 87
HSL hsl(227.56, 89.13%, 18.04%)
CMYK 94, 75, 0, 66
CSS Variable
--color-gulf-blue: #051657;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
16.68:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.26:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Gulf Blue — Gulfs—large geographical areas where the ocean dips into a landmass—typically have unusually deep waters, which explains why Gulf Blue is such a dark, deep shade.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Gulf 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 Gulf Blue as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

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

✨ Weave in Dhoop Chhaon Compare →
High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
🌊 3D Drape Folds:
Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Gulf 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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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Gulf 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 Gulf Blue (#051657) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Direct WhatsApp Consultation

Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Gulf Blue in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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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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