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#0A7EA4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0A7EA4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0A7EA4 Color Information

#0A7EA4 RGB value is (10, 126, 164). The hex color red value is 10, green is 126, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 94 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.

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#0A7EA4 Color Meaning

Color #0A7EA4 conveys technical precision, institutional trust, and chromatic consistency. Color #0A7EA4—short for “Computer Graphics Blue”—is a standardized cyan-blue developed for digital and print fidelity across media. Its slightly green-leaning saturation makes #0A7EA4 ideal for data visualization, civic interfaces, and educational tools where accuracy matters more than emotion. In usability research, #0A7EA4 hue ranks among the highest for readability and user trust in government and healthcare applications. Color #0A7EA4 is not chosen for beauty—#0A7EA4’s chosen for reliability. In design systems, color #0A7EA4 functions as a workhorse primary. #0A7EA4 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 #0A7EA4 a staple in standardized forms, textbooks, and regulatory documentation. Unlike trend-driven blues, color #0A7EA4 resists reinterpretation—its value is its invariance. Brands use #0A7EA4 when message integrity outweighs stylistic flair. Culturally, color #0A7EA4 reflects systems that serve silently. #0A7EA4 appears in public transit maps, utility bills, and scientific journals as a symbol of dependable infrastructure. Spiritually, #0A7EA4 aligns with the throat chakra’s factual mode: truth without ornament. Designers use color #0A7EA4 when the goal is clarity, not charisma. Its power is its neutrality—precision as a public good.

Color Conversion

Convert #0A7EA4 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
#0A7EA4
RGB
rgb(10, 126, 164)
HSL
hsl(195°, 89%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(94%, 23%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 94%, 64%)
XYZ
14.2869 17.6666 37.7790
Yxy
17.6666 0.2049 0.2533
Hunter Lab
42.0317 -0.9788 -2.2973
CIE-Lab
49.0892 -14.7071 -28.3151

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red10 / 255 (4%)
Green126 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#0A7EA4 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

#0A7EA4 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 #0A7EA4 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+)

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0A7EA4 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

#0A7EA4

protanopia

#3c3d9b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0A7EA4;

Text Color

color: #0A7EA4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0A7EA4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0A7EA440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0A7EA4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A7EA4 0%, #064d64 100%);

#0A7EA4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0A7EA4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.