#004FB3 Color Meaning and Information

#004FB3 Color Information

#004FB3 RGB value is (0, 79, 179). The hex color red value is 0, green is 79, and blue is 179. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 30percent.

#004FB3

rgb(0, 79, 179)

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#004FB3 Color Meaning

Color #004FB3 reflects precision, trust, and forward direction. #004FB3 saturated blue (#004FB3) carries a professional tone while maintaining visual energy. Psychologically, color #004FB3 enhances concentration and confidence. #004FB3 supports structured thinking and reliable communication. Culturally, #004FB3 appears in corporate identity systems, transportation design, and digital platforms. Symbolically, #004FB3 represents clarity of purpose, responsibility, and disciplined ambition.

Color Conversion

Convert #004FB3 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

#004FB3

RGB

rgb(0, 79, 179)

HSL

hsl(214°, 100%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(100%, 56%, 0%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(214°, 100%, 70%)

XYZ

10.9327 8.8466 43.7792

Yxy

8.8466 0.1720 0.1392

Hunter Lab

29.7432 0.6980 -2.9936

CIE-Lab

35.6873 20.3738 -58.4996

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)

Green79 / 255 (31%)

31%

Blue179 / 255 (70%)

70%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#004FB3 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

#004FB3 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 #004FB3 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#004FB3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004FB3 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

#004FB3

protanopia

#22239b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004FB3;

Text Color

color: #004FB3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004FB3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #004FB340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #004FB3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004FB3 0%, #002f6d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #004FB3 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.