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#003173 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #003173 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#003173 Color Information

#003173 RGB value is (0, 49, 115). The hex color red value is 0, green is 49, and blue is 115. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of23 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 57 percent, 0 percent, 55percent.

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#003173 Color Meaning

Color #003173 conveys disciplined focus, intellectual clarity, and composed calm. #003173 dark blue shade supports thoughtful decision-making, reliability, and structured energy. Color #003173 psychologically encourages concentration, mental resilience, and confidence in professional or learning spaces. Culturally, color #003173 symbolizes trust, authority, and knowledge in Western contexts. Eastern traditions link #003173 to wisdom, loyalty, and spiritual insight. Fengshui uses #003173 deep blue to anchor spaces, promote reflective energy, and enhance clarity in decision-making environments. Spiritually, color #003173 aligns with the Throat and Third Eye Chakras, supporting communication, insight, and thoughtful expression. Designers leverage #003173 dark blue in interiors, uniforms, and branding for a sense of authority, reliability, and visual depth. Its saturated darkness conveys confidence and structure.

Color Conversion

Convert #003173 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
#003173
RGB
rgb(0, 49, 115)
HSL
hsl(214°, 100%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 57%, 0%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(214°, 100%, 45%)
XYZ
4.1928 3.4344 16.6616
Yxy
3.4344 0.1726 0.1414
Hunter Lab
18.5321 0.1600 -0.7059
CIE-Lab
21.7059 14.1431 -41.9647

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue115 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#003173 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

#003173 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 #003173 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+)

12.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #003173 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #003173;

Text Color

color: #003173;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #003173;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00317340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #003173;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003173 0%, #00214c 100%);

#003173 Color FAQs

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