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#004FBE Color Meaning and Information

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

#004FBE Color Information

#004FBE RGB value is (0, 79, 190). The hex color red value is 0, green is 79, and blue is 190. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent, 25percent.

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#004FBE Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #004FBE 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
#004FBE
RGB
rgb(0, 79, 190)
HSL
hsl(215°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 58%, 0%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(215°, 100%, 75%)
XYZ
12.0902 9.3097 49.8749
Yxy
9.3097 0.1696 0.1306
Hunter Lab
30.5118 0.9195 -3.5739
CIE-Lab
36.5738 24.8488 -63.5270

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue190 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#004FBE 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

#004FBE 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 #004FBE 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+)

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004FBE 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

#004FBE

protanopia

#2223a3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004FBE;

Text Color

color: #004FBE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004FBE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #004FBE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004FBE 0%, #003073 100%);

#004FBE Color FAQs

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