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#0000F0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0000F0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0000F0 Color Information

#0000F0 RGB value is (0, 0, 240). The hex color red value is 0, green is 0, and blue is 240. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#0000F0 Color Meaning

Color #0000F0 conveys calm focus, intellectual depth, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #0000F0 encourages steady attention, emotional regulation, and analytical thinking. Across cultures and history, color #0000F0 has appeared in artistic media, textiles, and ceremonial symbolism, representing wisdom, trust, and composure. From a spiritual perspective, color #0000F0 embodies disciplined awareness, mindful reflection, and balanced presence. #0000F0 supports deliberate observation and thoughtful engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #0000F0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#0000F0
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 240)
HSL
hsl(240°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 100%, 94%)
XYZ
15.7282 6.2913 82.8234
Yxy
6.2913 0.1500 0.0600
Hunter Lab
25.0825 2.2733 -5.6169
CIE-Lab
30.1357 75.6439 -103.0249

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue240 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#0000F0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#0000F0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #0000F0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#0000F0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0000F0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#0000F0

protanopia

#0000b6

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0000F0;

Text Color

color: #0000F0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0000F0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0000F040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0000F0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0000F0 0%, #00008e 100%);

#0000F0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0000F0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.