Color swatch image showing #03508E with RGB(3,80,142) values

#03508E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #03508E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#03508E Color Information

#03508E RGB value is (3, 80, 142). The hex color red value is 3, green is 80, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 98 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#03508E Color Meaning

Color #03508E conveys precision, intelligence, and controlled power. #03508E saturated blue (#03508E) feels technical and focused, often linked to innovation and digital environments. #03508E communicates authority through clarity. Psychologically, color #03508E sharpens concentration and analytical thinking. #03508E supports structured problem solving and logical decision making. In cultural use, #03508E appears in technology branding, scientific visualization, and professional tools. Spiritually, #03508E symbolizes clarity of thought, truth seeking, and disciplined awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #03508E 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
#03508E
RGB
rgb(3, 80, 142)
HSL
hsl(207°, 96%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(98%, 44%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(207°, 98%, 56%)
XYZ
7.7887 7.7097 26.6688
Yxy
7.7097 0.1847 0.1828
Hunter Lab
27.7663 0.1190 -1.4956
CIE-Lab
33.3708 4.3711 -40.0127

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red3 / 255 (1%)
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#03508E 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

#03508E 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 #03508E 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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#03508E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #03508E 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

#03508E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #03508E;

Text Color

color: #03508E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #03508E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #03508E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #03508E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03508E 0%, #023158 100%);

#03508E Color FAQs

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