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#318CBD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #318CBD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#318CBD Color Information

#318CBD RGB value is (49, 140, 189). The hex color red value is 49, green is 140, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 74 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 26percent.

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#318CBD Color Meaning

Color #318CBD conveys calm clarity, reliable focus, and serene depth. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and gentle waters. Psychologically, Light Blue (#318CBD) enhances concentration, mental clarity, and emotional stability. In design, Light Blue (#318CBD) works well in professional, educational, or serene palettes, providing a trusted and visually pleasing accent. Symbolically, #318CBD embodies calmness, loyalty, and structured thought. Spiritually, Light Blue (#318CBD) encourages reflection, tranquility, and clear perception. Across cultures, #318CBD is associated with clarity, wisdom, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #318CBD 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
#318CBD
RGB
rgb(49, 140, 189)
HSL
hsl(201°, 59%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 26%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 74%, 74%)
XYZ
19.8300 23.0833 51.5545
Yxy
23.0833 0.2099 0.2444
Hunter Lab
48.0451 -0.9425 -3.7416
CIE-Lab
55.1580 -10.1653 -33.1968

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Green140 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#318CBD 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

#318CBD 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 #318CBD 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+)

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #318CBD 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

#318CBD

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #318CBD;

Text Color

color: #318CBD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #318CBD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #318CBD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #318CBD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #318CBD 0%, #1d5471 100%);

#318CBD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #318CBD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.