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#0047BD Color Meaning and Information

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

#0047BD Color Information

#0047BD RGB value is (0, 71, 189). The hex color red value is 0, green is 71, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 217°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent, 26percent.

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#0047BD Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #0047BD 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
#0047BD
RGB
rgb(0, 71, 189)
HSL
hsl(217°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 62%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(217°, 100%, 74%)
XYZ
11.4385 8.1806 49.1202
Yxy
8.1806 0.1664 0.1190
Hunter Lab
28.6017 0.9741 -3.3902
CIE-Lab
34.3562 29.8055 -66.5689

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#0047BD 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

#0047BD 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 #0047BD 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+)

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0047BD 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

#0047BD

protanopia

#1f1fa0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0047BD;

Text Color

color: #0047BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0047BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0047BD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#0047BD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0047BD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.