Color swatch image showing #0047BA with RGB(0,71,186) values
Color swatch image showing #0047BA with RGB(0,71,186) values

#0047BA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0047BA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0047BA Color Information

#0047BA RGB value is (0, 71, 186). The hex color red value is 0, green is 71, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 217°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#0047BA Color Meaning

Color #0047BA reflects precision, trust, and forward direction. #0047BA saturated blue (#0047BA) carries a professional tone while maintaining visual energy. Psychologically, color #0047BA enhances concentration and confidence. #0047BA supports structured thinking and reliable communication. Culturally, #0047BA appears in corporate identity systems, transportation design, and digital platforms. Symbolically, #0047BA represents clarity of purpose, responsibility, and disciplined ambition.

Color Conversion

Convert #0047BA 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
#0047BA
RGB
rgb(0, 71, 186)
HSL
hsl(217°, 100%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 62%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(217°, 100%, 73%)
XYZ
11.1162 8.0516 47.4226
Yxy
8.0516 0.1669 0.1209
Hunter Lab
28.3753 0.9137 -3.2331
CIE-Lab
34.0902 28.6108 -65.2396

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue186 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#0047BA 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

#0047BA 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 #0047BA 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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#0047BA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0047BA 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

#0047BA

protanopia

#1f1f9e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0047BA;

Text Color

color: #0047BA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0047BA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0047BA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0047BA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0047BA 0%, #002b70 100%);

#0047BA Color FAQs

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