Professional Blue — Google Calendar Palette
Professional Blue stays inside the blue family Google itself uses across Workspace, so the calendar looks native rather than customized. Six steps from deep corporate navy to light sky blue map cleanly onto a standard work taxonomy of deadlines, meetings, focus time, and admin.
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Hex codes
| Category | Color | Hex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadlines | #0B57D0 | ||
| Meetings | #185ABC | ||
| Focus | #1A73E8 | ||
| Reviews | #4285F4 | ||
| Admin | #669DF6 | ||
| Optional | #8AB4F8 |
When to use this palette
Best for shared or screen-shared work calendars where a loud custom look would be distracting — it reads as polished and default at the same time.
Use Professional Blue in Google Calendar
Google Calendar's built-in picker doesn't include these exact colors. With the CalPalette Chrome extension you can enter each hex code once, save the whole Professional Blue palette, and reuse it on any event.
Install CalPalette FreeProfessional Blue palette — FAQ
How do I use the Professional Blue palette in Google Calendar?
Install the CalPalette Chrome extension, open any event in Google Calendar, and click the "+" button next to the default colors. Enter the hex codes from this page (#0B57D0, #185ABC, #1A73E8, #4285F4, #669DF6, #8AB4F8) to build the palette, then save it so every color is one click away on future events.
Can I use these hex codes without an extension?
Google Calendar's standard picker only offers its built-in colors, so these exact hex values aren't available natively. You can pick the closest built-in colors by eye, or use CalPalette to apply the exact hex codes.
What categories does the Professional Blue palette cover?
It maps 6 colors to common calendar categories: Deadlines (#0B57D0), Meetings (#185ABC), Focus (#1A73E8), Reviews (#4285F4), Admin (#669DF6), Optional (#8AB4F8). You can rename the categories to fit your own system — the colors are what matter.
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