Color swatch image showing Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) with RGB(0,24,168) values

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) Color Information

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) RGB value is (0, 24, 168). The hex color red value is 0, green is 24, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 231°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 33 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 86 percent, 0 percent, 34 percent.

Blue (Pantone)
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rgb(0, 24, 168)
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Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) Color Meaning

Blue Pantone (#0018A8) conveys depth, intellectual focus, and authoritative calm. In color psychology, it promotes analytical thinking, emotional steadiness, and controlled attention. Across cultures and history, Blue Pantone (#0018A8) has been used in corporate branding, national flags, and design, symbolizing reliability, wisdom, and composure. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Pantone (#0018A8) embodies reflective clarity, conscious awareness, and grounded insight. It supports measured engagement and disciplined thought.

Color Conversion

Convert Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) 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
#0018A8
RGB
rgb(0, 24, 168)
HSL
hsl(231°, 100%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 86%, 0%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(231°, 100%, 66%)
XYZ
7.3945 3.4804 37.3278
Yxy
3.4804 0.1534 0.0722
Hunter Lab
18.6558 0.7088 -1.8442
CIE-Lab
21.8735 50.2011 -74.6771

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) 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

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) 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 Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) 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.

#FFFFFF
#0018A8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0018A8 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

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8)

protanopia

#0a0b85

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0018A8;

Text Color

color: #0018A8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0018A8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0018A840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0018A8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0018A8 0%, #001067 100%);

Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Blue (Pantone) (#0018A8) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.