#318CDD Color Meaning and Information

#318CDD Color Information

#318CDD RGB value is (49, 140, 221). The hex color red value is 49, green is 140, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 78 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#318CDD Color Meaning

Color #318CDD conveys clarity, expansive thought, and calm authority. In color psychology, #318CDD promotes focused attention, emotional steadiness, and reflective awareness. In cultures and history, color #318CDD is associated with national symbolism, textiles, and artistic expression, representing sophistication, trust, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #318CDD embodies disciplined awareness, thoughtful engagement, and mental clarity. #318CDD encourages measured action and reflective insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #318CDD 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

#318CDD

RGB

rgb(49, 140, 221)

HSL

hsl(208°, 72%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(78%, 37%, 0%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(208°, 78%, 87%)

XYZ

23.6959 24.6296 71.9117

Yxy

24.6296 0.1971 0.2048

Hunter Lab

49.6282 0.1321 -6.5965

CIE-Lab

56.7127 1.2719 -48.8045

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)

19%

Green140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue221 / 255 (87%)

87%

CMYK Values

Cyan78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Magenta37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#318CDD 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

#318CDD 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 #318CDD 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:#318CDD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #318CDD 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

#318CDD

protanopia

#5859c9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #318CDD;

Text Color

color: #318CDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #318CDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #318CDD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #318CDD 0%, #165389 100%);

Related Colors

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