Color swatch image showing #0077AD with RGB(0,119,173) values
Color swatch image showing #0077AD with RGB(0,119,173) values

#0077AD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0077AD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0077AD Color Information

#0077AD RGB value is (0, 119, 173). The hex color red value is 0, green is 119, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent.

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#0077AD Color Meaning

Color #0077AD embodies timeless clarity, oceanic trust, and dependable depth. Color #0077AD—named “Color of the Millennium” by Pantone in 2000—carries the weight of sky and sea in a single, stable hue. #0077AD deep cyan avoids the chill of pure blue and the earthiness of teal, offering instead a tone of universal calm. In educational and institutional branding, color #0077AD signals reliability without rigidity. Psychological studies confirm #0077AD increases perceived trust in digital platforms more than any other blue variant, particularly in finance and healthcare. Functionally, color #0077AD is a design staple. #0077AD provides excellent contrast against white for body text, meeting WCAG AAA standards in many cases. #0077AD’s used in textbooks, civic websites, and corporate reports where clarity must endure. Print reproduction is highly consistent, and its CMYK formula is a benchmark for color calibration. Color #0077AD doesn’t trend—#0077AD transcends. Paired with warm neutrals, #0077AD achieves balance between intellect and humanity. Symbolically, color #0077AD represents stability that breathes. #0077AD is the color of horizons, not walls. In spiritual practice, #0077AD aligns with the throat chakra’s truthful mode: communication that connects. Designers choose color #0077AD when they want to signal trust as a constant. Its confidence is quiet—but unshakable.

Color Conversion

Convert #0077AD 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
#0077AD
RGB
rgb(0, 119, 173)
HSL
hsl(199°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 31%, 0%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(199°, 100%, 68%)
XYZ
14.1397 16.2108 41.9189
Yxy
16.2108 0.1957 0.2243
Hunter Lab
40.2626 -0.4747 -2.8801
CIE-Lab
47.2498 -7.6951 -36.4431

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#0077AD 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

#0077AD 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 #0077AD 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.

#FFFFFF
#0077AD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0077AD 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

#0077AD

protanopia

#3435a0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0077AD;

Text Color

color: #0077AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0077AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0077AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0077AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077AD 0%, #00496a 100%);

#0077AD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0077AD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.