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#0073B8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0073B8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0073B8 Color Information

#0073B8 RGB value is (0, 115, 184). The hex color red value is 0, green is 115, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent, 28percent.

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#0073B8 Color Meaning

Color #0073B8 is a vivid medium-blue shade, a bright tone in the blue spectrum conveying clarity and focus. Color #0073B8 psychologically promotes calmness, clear communication, and mental clarity, fostering productive and analytical thinking. Culturally, color #0073B8 is used in branding, fashion, and interior design to symbolize trust, reliability, and calm energy. Spiritually, #0073B8 resonates with the throat chakra, enhancing expression, communication, and clarity of thought. Feng Shui applies #0073B8 to spaces requiring concentration, smooth communication, or restorative energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #0073B8 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
#0073B8
RGB
rgb(0, 115, 184)
HSL
hsl(203°, 100%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 38%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 100%, 72%)
XYZ
14.7825 15.7222 47.6030
Yxy
15.7222 0.1893 0.2013
Hunter Lab
39.6512 -0.0593 -3.5628
CIE-Lab
46.6078 -0.9725 -43.8495

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#0073B8 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

#0073B8 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 #0073B8 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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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 #0073B8 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

#0073B8

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0073B8;

Text Color

color: #0073B8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0073B8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0073B840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0073B8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0073B8 0%, #004570 100%);

#0073B8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0073B8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.