Color swatch image showing #0038AC with RGB(0,56,172) values

#0038AC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0038AC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0038AC Color Information

#0038AC RGB value is (0, 56, 172). The hex color red value is 0, green is 56, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 220°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 67 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent.

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#0038AC Color Meaning

Color #0038AC signifies authority, clarity, and intellectual focus. #0038AC deep, vivid blue commands attention while conveying trust, precision, and composure. Psychologically, color #0038AC supports analytical thinking, concentration, and decisive action. #0038AC promotes confidence and structured reasoning. Culturally, color #0038AC is tied to ceremonial attire, institutional design, and high-status symbolism. Spiritually, #0038AC embodies disciplined insight, purpose-driven focus, and the integration of mind and will.

Color Conversion

Convert #0038AC 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
#0038AC
RGB
rgb(0, 56, 172)
HSL
hsl(220°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 67%, 0%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(220°, 100%, 67%)
XYZ
8.8606 5.8069 39.6836
Yxy
5.8069 0.1630 0.1068
Hunter Lab
24.0975 0.7486 -2.3696
CIE-Lab
28.9200 33.0931 -65.4127

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue172 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#0038AC 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

#0038AC 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 #0038AC 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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#0038AC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0038AC 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

#0038AC

protanopia

#181990

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0038AC;

Text Color

color: #0038AC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0038AC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0038AC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0038AC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0038AC 0%, #00236a 100%);

#0038AC Color FAQs

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