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#004FAF Color Meaning and Information

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

#004FAF Color Information

#004FAF RGB value is (0, 79, 175). The hex color red value is 0, green is 79, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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#004FAF Color Meaning

Color #004FAF reflects precision, trust, and forward direction. #004FAF saturated blue (#004FAF) carries a professional tone while maintaining visual energy. Psychologically, color #004FAF enhances concentration and confidence. #004FAF supports structured thinking and reliable communication. Culturally, #004FAF appears in corporate identity systems, transportation design, and digital platforms. Symbolically, #004FAF represents clarity of purpose, responsibility, and disciplined ambition.

Color Conversion

Convert #004FAF 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
#004FAF
RGB
rgb(0, 79, 175)
HSL
hsl(213°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 55%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
10.5338 8.6871 41.6790
Yxy
8.6871 0.1730 0.1426
Hunter Lab
29.4739 0.6239 -2.7992
CIE-Lab
35.3748 18.7275 -56.6393

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue175 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#004FAF 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

#004FAF 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 #004FAF 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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#004FAF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004FAF 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

#004FAF

protanopia

#222398

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004FAF;

Text Color

color: #004FAF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004FAF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #004FAF40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004FAF 0%, #00306a 100%);

#004FAF Color FAQs

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