Gentian Blue (#0E294B) Color Meaning and Information

Gentian Blue (#0E294B) Color Information

Gentian Blue (#0E294B) RGB value is (14, 41, 75). The hex color red value is 14, green is 41, and blue is 75. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 71 percent.

Gentian Blue

#0E294B

rgb(14, 41, 75)

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Gentian Blue (#0E294B) Color Meaning

Gentian Blue (#0E294B) signifies intellectual depth, calm authority, and introspective reflection. This deep blue evokes alpine flora and clear twilight skies. Psychologically, Gentian Blue (#0E294B) promotes analytical thinking and measured decision-making. Designers often apply it for contemplative or professional layouts. Symbolically, Gentian Blue (#0E294B) represents wisdom, patience, and structured insight. Cultural associations tie it to scholarship and disciplined exploration. Spiritually, Gentian Blue (#0E294B) embodies thoughtful reflection and inner clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert Gentian Blue (#0E294B) 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

#0E294B

RGB

rgb(14, 41, 75)

HSL

hsl(213°, 69%, 17%)

CMYK

cmyk(81%, 45%, 0%, 71%)

HSV

hsv(213°, 81%, 29%)

XYZ

2.2440 2.1872 6.9605

Yxy

2.1872 0.1970 0.1920

Hunter Lab

14.7892 0.0227 -0.1996

CIE-Lab

16.4407 3.6085 -24.0372

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red14 / 255 (5%)

Green41 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue75 / 255 (29%)

29%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)

81%

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)

71%

Color Variations

Gentian Blue (#0E294B) 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

Gentian Blue (#0E294B) 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 Gentian Blue (#0E294B) 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:#0E294B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.61:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.61:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.61:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0E294B 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

Gentian Blue (#0E294B)

protanopia

#1a1a43

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0E294B;

Text Color

color: #0E294B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0E294B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0E294B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0E294B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E294B 0%, #091b32 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Gentian Blue (#0E294B) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.