#318CC4 Color Meaning and Information

#318CC4 Color Information

#318CC4 RGB value is (49, 140, 196). The hex color red value is 49, green is 140, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 75 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 23percent.

#318CC4

rgb(49, 140, 196)

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#318CC4 Color Meaning

Color #318CC4 conveys calm clarity, reliable focus, and serene depth. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and gentle waters. Psychologically, Light Blue (#318CC4) enhances concentration, mental clarity, and emotional stability. In design, Light Blue (#318CC4) works well in professional, educational, or serene palettes, providing a trusted and visually pleasing accent. Symbolically, #318CC4 embodies calmness, loyalty, and structured thought. Spiritually, Light Blue (#318CC4) encourages reflection, tranquility, and clear perception. Across cultures, #318CC4 is associated with clarity, wisdom, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #318CC4 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

#318CC4

RGB

rgb(49, 140, 196)

HSL

hsl(203°, 60%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(75%, 29%, 0%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(203°, 75%, 77%)

XYZ

20.6085 23.3947 55.6540

Yxy

23.3947 0.2068 0.2348

Hunter Lab

48.3681 -0.7318 -4.3029

CIE-Lab

55.4765 -7.7074 -36.6745

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)

19%

Green140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue196 / 255 (77%)

77%

CMYK Values

Cyan75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#318CC4 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

#318CC4 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 #318CC4 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:#318CC4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #318CC4 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

#318CC4

protanopia

#5859b6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #318CC4;

Text Color

color: #318CC4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #318CC4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #318CC440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #318CC4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #318CC4 0%, #1d5374 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #318CC4 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.