Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) Color Meaning and Information

Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) Color Information

Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) RGB value is (0, 135, 189). The hex color red value is 0, green is 135, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

Blue (NCS)

#0087BD

rgb(0, 135, 189)

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Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) Color Meaning

Blue NCS (#0087BD) represents mental clarity, calm authority, and reflective focus. In color psychology, it supports cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, and attentive engagement. In cultures and history, Blue NCS (#0087BD) has appeared in industrial design, artistic expression, and textiles, symbolizing order, precision, and visual clarity. From a spiritual perspective, Blue NCS (#0087BD) embodies disciplined observation, thoughtful awareness, and conscious engagement. It encourages patient reflection and deliberate action.

Color Conversion

Convert Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) 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

#0087BD

RGB

rgb(0, 135, 189)

HSL

hsl(197°, 100%, 37%)

CMYK

cmyk(100%, 29%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(197°, 100%, 74%)

XYZ

17.8493 21.0021 51.2572

Yxy

21.0021 0.1981 0.2331

Hunter Lab

45.8280 -0.9001 -3.8349

CIE-Lab

52.9518 -10.8777 -36.7004

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)

Green135 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) 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

Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) 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 Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#0087BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0087BD 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

Blue (NCS) (#0087BD)

protanopia

#3a3cb0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0087BD;

Text Color

color: #0087BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0087BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0087BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0087BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0087BD 0%, #005273 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Blue (NCS) (#0087BD) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.