Color swatch image showing CG Blue (#007AA5) with RGB(0,122,165) values

CG Blue (#007AA5) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about CG Blue (#007AA5) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

CG Blue (#007AA5) Color Information

CG Blue (#007AA5) RGB value is (0, 122, 165). The hex color red value is 0, green is 122, and blue is 165. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 35 percent.

CG Blue
#007AA5
rgb(0, 122, 165)
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CG Blue (#007AA5) Color Meaning

CG Blue (#007AA5) conveys technical precision, institutional trust, and chromatic consistency. CG Blue (#007AA5)—short for “Computer Graphics Blue”—is a standardized cyan-blue developed for digital and print fidelity across media. Its slightly green-leaning saturation makes it ideal for data visualization, civic interfaces, and educational tools where accuracy matters more than emotion. In usability research, this hue ranks among the highest for readability and user trust in government and healthcare applications. CG Blue (#007AA5) is not chosen for beauty—it’s chosen for reliability. In design systems, CG Blue (#007AA5) functions as a workhorse primary. It 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 it a staple in standardized forms, textbooks, and regulatory documentation. Unlike trend-driven blues, CG Blue (#007AA5) resists reinterpretation—its value is its invariance. Brands use it when message integrity outweighs stylistic flair. Culturally, CG Blue (#007AA5) reflects systems that serve silently. It appears in public transit maps, utility bills, and scientific journals as a symbol of dependable infrastructure. Spiritually, it aligns with the throat chakra’s factual mode: truth without ornament. Designers use CG Blue (#007AA5) when the goal is clarity, not charisma. Its power is its neutrality—precision as a public good.

Color Conversion

Convert CG Blue (#007AA5) 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
#007AA5
RGB
rgb(0, 122, 165)
HSL
hsl(196°, 100%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 26%, 0%, 35%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 100%, 65%)
XYZ
13.7511 16.6357 38.0836
Yxy
16.6357 0.2008 0.2430
Hunter Lab
40.7869 -0.7814 -2.4008
CIE-Lab
47.7977 -12.5061 -30.9186

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green122 / 255 (48%)
48%
Blue165 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)
35%

Color Variations

CG Blue (#007AA5) 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

CG Blue (#007AA5) 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 CG Blue (#007AA5) 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
#007AA5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #007AA5 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

CG Blue (#007AA5)

protanopia

#35369b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #007AA5;

Text Color

color: #007AA5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #007AA5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #007AA540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #007AA5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007AA5 0%, #004a65 100%);

CG Blue (#007AA5) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about CG Blue (#007AA5) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.