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#0072DE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0072DE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0072DE Color Information

#0072DE RGB value is (0, 114, 222). The hex color red value is 0, green is 114, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

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#0072DE Color Meaning

color #0072DE conveys clarity, reliability, and focused vitality. #0072DE medium-dark blue shade supports mental precision, calm decision-making, and emotional steadiness. Color #0072DE psychologically encourages trust, resilience, and reflective focus, making #0072DE ideal for professional or academic environments. Culturally, color #0072DE represents loyalty, authority, and integrity in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #0072DE to wisdom, stability, and spiritual awareness. Fengshui interprets #0072DE vivid blue as harmonizing, supporting clarity, concentration, and fluid energy flow in workspaces or learning areas. Spiritually, color #0072DE aligns with the Throat Chakra, enhancing communication, insight, and self-expression. Designers and artists use #0072DE medium-dark tone in branding, interiors, and digital media to convey reliability, focus, and calm sophistication. Its saturated hue provides strong visual presence without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #0072DE 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
#0072DE
RGB
rgb(0, 114, 222)
HSL
hsl(209°, 100%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 49%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
19.2021 17.3086 71.4361
Yxy
17.3086 0.1779 0.1603
Hunter Lab
41.6036 1.0640 -6.4491
CIE-Lab
48.6465 14.7380 -62.3270

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue222 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#0072DE 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

#0072DE 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 #0072DE 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+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0072DE 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

#0072DE

protanopia

#3132c4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0072DE;

Text Color

color: #0072DE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0072DE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0072DE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0072DE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0072DE 0%, #004586 100%);

#0072DE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0072DE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.