Science Blue

#0053CA

General Information about Science Blue

Science Blue, with the hexadecimal color code #0053CA, is a vibrant and deep shade of blue often associated with knowledge, trust, and intelligence. This color, sitting firmly in the blue spectrum, is created by the absence of red and green, and a high presence of blue in the RGB color model. In the CMYK model, used for printing, Science Blue is composed of 100% cyan, 64% magenta, 0% yellow, and 21% black. This results in a saturated and visually striking blue that stands out without being overly aggressive. Its unique character makes it a popular choice across various fields, from web design to branding, where it's used to convey a sense of reliability and innovation.

The color #0053CA, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as text on a white background. Its low luminance value of 0.12 means the contrast ratio against white (which has a luminance of 1.0) is only 2.18:1. According to WCAG guidelines, this falls short of the minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 required for normal-sized text (AA level) and 3:1 for large text (AA level). Therefore, using #0053CA text on a white background may be difficult for users with low vision or color blindness to read comfortably. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter background color to increase the contrast ratio, or using #0053CA as an accent color rather than for primary text. You could also darken the blue to provide more contrast. Testing your color combinations with accessibility tools is crucial to ensure your designs are inclusive and usable by everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 83 202
RGB0 83 202
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
215.35deg 100% 39.61%
215.3510039.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
215.35deg 0% 20.78%
215.35020.78HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0053CA
rgb0 83 202
hsl215.35deg 100% 39.61%
cmyk100% 58.91% 0% 20.78%
hwb215.35deg 0% 20.78%
xyz-d650.14 0.1 0.57
oklch0.4804 0.1975 260.15
oklab0.4804 -0.03 -0.19
CMYK
100% 58.91% 0% 20.78%
10058.91020.78CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.1 0.57
0.140.10.57XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4804 0.1975 260.15
0.48040.1975260.15LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4804 -0.03 -0.19
0.4804-0.03-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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