Color swatch image showing #009ADC with RGB(0,154,220) values
Color swatch image showing #009ADC with RGB(0,154,220) values

#009ADC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #009ADC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#009ADC Color Information

#009ADC RGB value is (0, 154, 220). The hex color red value is 0, green is 154, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#009ADC Color Meaning

Color #009ADC signifies archived sky, professional depth, and focused vastness. #009ADC medium, saturated blue-green suggests a clear summer day preserved, the color of deep swimming pools, and reliable nautical themes. Psychologically, color #009ADC evokes competence, focused exploration, and a sense of depth that is knowable and structured. #009ADC culturally references airline branding, sports team uniforms, and the dependable blue of standardized maps. Spiritually, #009ADC color represents navigable wisdom, depth with direction, and aspiration channeled into purpose, acting as a guide for focused and ambitious journeys.

Color Conversion

Convert #009ADC 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
#009ADC
RGB
rgb(0, 154, 220)
HSL
hsl(198°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 30%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 100%, 86%)
XYZ
24.4739 28.2785 71.8785
Yxy
28.2785 0.1964 0.2269
Hunter Lab
53.1775 -1.1885 -6.4403
CIE-Lab
60.1395 -10.0917 -42.8694

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue220 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#009ADC 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

#009ADC 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 #009ADC 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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#009ADC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009ADC 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

#009ADC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009ADC;

Text Color

color: #009ADC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009ADC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #009ADC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009ADC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009ADC 0%, #005c83 100%);

#009ADC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #009ADC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.