Color swatch image showing #002FB8 with RGB(0,47,184) values
Color swatch image showing #002FB8 with RGB(0,47,184) values

#002FB8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #002FB8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#002FB8 Color Information

#002FB8 RGB value is (0, 47, 184). The hex color red value is 0, green is 47, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent.

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#002FB8 Color Meaning

Color #002FB8 signifies deep trust, intellectual clarity, and authoritative calm. #002FB8 vivid, dark shade of blue mirrors the stability of a clear night sky or calm ocean, promoting focus, logic, and disciplined thinking. Psychologically, color #002FB8 encourages mental precision, reliability, and structured reasoning, making #002FB8 ideal for academic or corporate settings. Culturally, color #002FB8 is associated with authority, professionalism, and institutional identity in Western traditions. In Eastern perspectives, #002FB8 connects with introspection, wisdom, and the calming energy of water. Feng Shui interprets #002FB8 color as enhancing knowledge areas, supporting self-cultivation and clarity in decision-making. Spiritually, color #002FB8 aligns with the throat chakra, fostering communication, truth, and expression. In design, color #002FB8 works as a strong background, anchor color, or accent in uniforms, logos, and educational branding. #002FB8 pairs well with vivid yellows or golds for contrast and clarity. Artists use #002FB8 to convey serenity, depth, and professionalism without overwhelming other elements. Its dark, crisp tone supports both contemporary and traditional palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert #002FB8 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
#002FB8
RGB
rgb(0, 47, 184)
HSL
hsl(225°, 100%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 74%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 100%, 72%)
XYZ
9.6682 5.4937 45.8982
Yxy
5.4937 0.1583 0.0900
Hunter Lab
23.4386 0.9690 -2.7577
CIE-Lab
28.0975 43.3277 -73.9298

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green47 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#002FB8 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

#002FB8 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 #002FB8 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #002FB8 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

#002FB8

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #002FB8;

Text Color

color: #002FB8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #002FB8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #002FB840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #002FB8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002FB8 0%, #001c70 100%);

#002FB8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #002FB8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.