Color swatch image showing #004F8A with RGB(0,79,138) values
Color swatch image showing #004F8A with RGB(0,79,138) values

#004F8A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #004F8A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#004F8A Color Information

#004F8A RGB value is (0, 79, 138). The hex color red value is 0, green is 79, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 43 percent, 0 percent, 46 percent.

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#004F8A Color Meaning

Color #004F8A conveys precision, intelligence, and controlled power. #004F8A saturated blue (#004F8A) feels technical and focused, often linked to innovation and digital environments. #004F8A communicates authority through clarity. Psychologically, color #004F8A sharpens concentration and analytical thinking. #004F8A supports structured problem solving and logical decision making. In cultural use, #004F8A appears in technology branding, scientific visualization, and professional tools. Spiritually, #004F8A symbolizes clarity of thought, truth seeking, and disciplined awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #004F8A 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
#004F8A
RGB
rgb(0, 79, 138)
HSL
hsl(206°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 43%, 0%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(206°, 100%, 54%)
XYZ
7.3834 7.4269 25.0892
Yxy
7.4269 0.1850 0.1861
Hunter Lab
27.2523 0.0822 -1.3658
CIE-Lab
32.7597 3.1708 -38.5451

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#004F8A 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

#004F8A 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 #004F8A 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.

#FFFFFF
#004F8A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004F8A 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

#004F8A

protanopia

#22237c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004F8A;

Text Color

color: #004F8A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004F8A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #004F8A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #004F8A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004F8A 0%, #003157 100%);

#004F8A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #004F8A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.