Color swatch image showing #002FBB with RGB(0,47,187) values
Color swatch image showing #002FBB with RGB(0,47,187) values

#002FBB Color Meaning and Information

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

#002FBB Color Information

#002FBB RGB value is (0, 47, 187). The hex color red value is 0, green is 47, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#002FBB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #002FBB 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
#002FBB
RGB
rgb(0, 47, 187)
HSL
hsl(225°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 75%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 100%, 73%)
XYZ
9.9862 5.6209 47.5723
Yxy
5.6209 0.1581 0.0890
Hunter Lab
23.7084 1.0236 -2.8968
CIE-Lab
28.4351 44.4031 -75.1492

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green47 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#002FBB 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

#002FBB 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 #002FBB 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
#002FBB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #002FBB 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

#002FBB

protanopia

#141599

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #002FBB;

Text Color

color: #002FBB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #002FBB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #002FBB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002FBB 0%, #001d73 100%);

#002FBB Color FAQs

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