#002E8B Color Information
#002E8B RGB value is (0, 46, 139). The hex color red value is 0, green is 46, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 220°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 67 percent, 0 percent, 45percent.
#002E8B Color Meaning
Color #002E8B(USAF) (#002E8B) projects unwavering authority, strategic depth, and national resolve. As a deep, saturated blue with minimal undertones, #002E8B embodies the gravitas of military tradition and aerospace ambition. Psychologically, Air Force Blue (USAF) (#002E8B) instills confidence through its visual weight—#002E8B feels protective, not oppressive. Unlike black, which absorbs light, #002E8B blue reflects purposeful structure and controlled power. Culturally, #002E8B ties directly to U.S. military identity, symbolizing vigilance, technological mastery, and global responsibility. In branding, Air Force Blue (USAF) (#002E8B) works for defense contractors, aviation academies, and cybersecurity firms needing to signal impenetrable reliability. Spiritually, #002E8B represents duty as devotion—commitment to a cause larger than the individual. Reserve Air Force Blue (USAF) for contexts where trust must be non-negotiable and presence must be felt without being loud.
Color Conversion
Convert #002E8B 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.
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Color Variations
#002E8B 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
#002E8B 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 #002E8B 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #002E8B 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#002E8B Color FAQs
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