Color swatch image showing #0072BD with RGB(0,114,189) values

#0072BD Color Meaning and Information

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

#0072BD Color Information

#0072BD RGB value is (0, 114, 189). The hex color red value is 0, green is 114, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 40 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#0072BD Color Meaning

Color #0072BD expresses clarity, intellect, and confident calm. #0072BD mid saturated blue balances energy with control, making #0072BD feel purposeful. As a result, color #0072BD communicates trust and precision. From a psychological perspective, color #0072BD improves concentration and mental organization. #0072BD supports rational thinking and clear communication. Symbolically, color #0072BD connects to academic tradition, civic identity, and structured creativity. On a spiritual level, #0072BD reflects clarity of thought and steady inner direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #0072BD 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
#0072BD
RGB
rgb(0, 114, 189)
HSL
hsl(204°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 40%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 100%, 74%)
XYZ
15.2026 15.7088 50.3749
Yxy
15.7088 0.1870 0.1933
Hunter Lab
39.6343 0.1002 -3.8868
CIE-Lab
46.5900 1.6280 -46.7711

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#0072BD 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

#0072BD 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 #0072BD 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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#0072BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0072BD 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

#0072BD

protanopia

#3132ab

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0072BD;

Text Color

color: #0072BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0072BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0072BD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0072BD 0%, #004573 100%);

#0072BD Color FAQs

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