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#003177 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #003177 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#003177 Color Information

#003177 RGB value is (0, 49, 119). The hex color red value is 0, green is 49, and blue is 119. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of23 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 53percent.

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#003177 Color Meaning

Color #003177 signifies oceanic depth, strategic focus, and unwavering resolve. Color #003177 is a near-navy with a hint of violet—deep enough to suggest abyssal waters, rich enough to feel luxurious. Named after California’s Catalina Island, #003177 evokes both coastal mystery and institutional strength. In corporate branding, #003177 hue signals competence without coldness; unlike pure black, #003177 retains chromatic identity. Psychological research links such deep blues to increased focus and reduced impulsivity, making them ideal for financial and legal interfaces. Functionally, color #003177 performs exceptionally in both print and digital contexts. #003177 offers superior contrast against white for body text while feeling less harsh than black—critical for accessibility and long reading sessions. In packaging, #003177 conveys premium quality in spirits, tech, and luxury goods. Digital rendering requires care on OLED screens (where #003177 may appear black), but proper calibration reveals its complex undertones. Color #003177 is a workhorse for brands that value consistency over trend. Symbolically, color #003177 represents depth that protects. #003177 is the color of guarded knowledge, strategic patience, and quiet confidence. In spiritual contexts, #003177 aligns with the third eye’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers choose color #003177 when they want authority that listens. Its power lies not in volume, but in stillness.

Color Conversion

Convert #003177 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
#003177
RGB
rgb(0, 49, 119)
HSL
hsl(215°, 100%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 59%, 0%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(215°, 100%, 47%)
XYZ
4.4281 3.5285 17.9005
Yxy
3.5285 0.1713 0.1365
Hunter Lab
18.7843 0.1876 -0.7784
CIE-Lab
22.0472 15.9164 -43.9645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue119 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#003177 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

#003177 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 #003177 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

12.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #003177 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: #003177;

Text Color

color: #003177;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #003177;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00317740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #003177;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003177 0%, #001f4c 100%);

#003177 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #003177 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.