Color swatch image showing #0047BB with RGB(0,71,187) values

#0047BB Color Meaning and Information

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

#0047BB Color Information

#0047BB RGB value is (0, 71, 187). The hex color red value is 0, green is 71, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 217°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#0047BB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #0047BB 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
#0047BB
RGB
rgb(0, 71, 187)
HSL
hsl(217°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 62%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(217°, 100%, 73%)
XYZ
11.2229 8.0943 47.9846
Yxy
8.0943 0.1668 0.1203
Hunter Lab
28.4505 0.9336 -3.2849
CIE-Lab
34.1786 29.0099 -65.6837

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#0047BB 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

#0047BB 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 #0047BB 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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#0047BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0047BB 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

#0047BB

protanopia

#1f1f9f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0047BB;

Text Color

color: #0047BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0047BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0047BB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0047BB 0%, #002c73 100%);

#0047BB Color FAQs

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