Color swatch image showing #007BA4 with RGB(0,123,164) values

#007BA4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #007BA4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#007BA4 Color Information

#007BA4 RGB value is (0, 123, 164). The hex color red value is 0, green is 123, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 36 percent.

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#007BA4 Color Meaning

Color #007BA4 conveys technical precision, institutional trust, and chromatic consistency. Color #007BA4—short for “Computer Graphics Blue”—is a standardized cyan-blue developed for digital and print fidelity across media. Its slightly green-leaning saturation makes #007BA4 ideal for data visualization, civic interfaces, and educational tools where accuracy matters more than emotion. In usability research, #007BA4 hue ranks among the highest for readability and user trust in government and healthcare applications. Color #007BA4 is not chosen for beauty—#007BA4’s chosen for reliability. In design systems, color #007BA4 functions as a workhorse primary. #007BA4 meets WCAG AAA contrast standards against white for larger text and performs well in low-light conditions on mobile screens. Print consistency is excellent, making #007BA4 a staple in standardized forms, textbooks, and regulatory documentation. Unlike trend-driven blues, color #007BA4 resists reinterpretation—its value is its invariance. Brands use #007BA4 when message integrity outweighs stylistic flair. Culturally, color #007BA4 reflects systems that serve silently. #007BA4 appears in public transit maps, utility bills, and scientific journals as a symbol of dependable infrastructure. Spiritually, #007BA4 aligns with the throat chakra’s factual mode: truth without ornament. Designers use color #007BA4 when the goal is clarity, not charisma. Its power is its neutrality—precision as a public good.

Color Conversion

Convert #007BA4 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
#007BA4
RGB
rgb(0, 123, 164)
HSL
hsl(195°, 100%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 100%, 64%)
XYZ
13.7838 16.8463 37.6471
Yxy
16.8463 0.2019 0.2467
Hunter Lab
41.0442 -0.8502 -2.3354
CIE-Lab
48.0657 -13.4534 -29.9160

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green123 / 255 (48%)
48%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#007BA4 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

#007BA4 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 #007BA4 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+)

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #007BA4 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

#007BA4

protanopia

#35369a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #007BA4;

Text Color

color: #007BA4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #007BA4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #007BA440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #007BA4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007BA4 0%, #004b65 100%);

#007BA4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #007BA4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.