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#0073AD Color Meaning and Information

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

#0073AD Color Information

#0073AD RGB value is (0, 115, 173). The hex color red value is 0, green is 115, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 32percent.

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rgb(0, 115, 173)
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#0073AD Color Meaning

color #0073AD conveys confidence shaped by clarity and movement. #0073AD ocean inspired blue feels active yet composed. Therefore, Color #0073AD suggests forward motion with control. Mentally, Color #0073AD enhances alertness and decision making. #0073AD supports strategic thinking without tension. Sports and performance brands often rely on Color #0073AD for momentum. Symbolically, Color #0073AD connects to travel, ambition, and open horizons. #0073AD reflects progress guided by purpose. Spiritually, Color #0073AD represents direction, courage, and trust in motion.

Color Conversion

Convert #0073AD 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
#0073AD
RGB
rgb(0, 115, 173)
HSL
hsl(200°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 34%, 0%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(200°, 100%, 68%)
XYZ
13.6736 15.2786 41.7636
Yxy
15.2786 0.1934 0.2161
Hunter Lab
39.0878 -0.3083 -2.8951
CIE-Lab
46.0134 -5.3095 -38.3948

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#0073AD 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

#0073AD 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 #0073AD 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+)

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0073AD 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

#0073AD

protanopia

#32339f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0073AD;

Text Color

color: #0073AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0073AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0073AD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0073AD 0%, #00476a 100%);

#0073AD Color FAQs

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