This hue is inspired by the bold blue of Superman’s iconic costume, introduced in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The bright, saturated tone was chosen for its visual impact on the printed page, where limited inks demanded strong, simple contrasts. Paired with his red cape and yellow emblem, the blue suit came to symbolize truth, justice, and the heroic ideal. Over decades of comics, television, and film, the costume’s blue has varied in shade, but its essence remains constant: a color of strength, hope, and the larger-than-life presence of the Man of Steel.