Science Blue

#0063D6

General Information about Science Blue

The hex color #0063D6, commonly known as Science Blue, is a vibrant and deep shade of blue that evokes feelings of intelligence, innovation, and trust. It is a popular choice in various design fields due to its versatile nature and ability to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability. Science Blue belongs to the blue color family and is often associated with technology, education, and scientific research. The color has a strong presence and can be used both as a primary color and an accent color. In web design, it is often used for backgrounds, buttons, and links to create a user-friendly experience. Its hexadecimal code, #0063D6, signifies its composition in the RGB color model, with minimal red and green and a strong presence of blue.

The hex color #0063D6, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful pairing with text colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. A light text color, such as white (#FFFFFF) or a very light shade of yellow, would generally be necessary to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) requirements for contrast ratios. This color might not be suitable for small text or intricate graphical elements where clarity is crucial. In such cases, consider using a darker shade or a more contrasting color combination to improve accessibility and overall user experience. It is always recommended to test color combinations with accessibility evaluation tools to confirm compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 99 214
RGB0 99 214
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
212.24deg 100% 41.96%
212.2410041.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
212.24deg 0% 16.08%
212.24016.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0063D6
rgb0 99 214
hsl212.24deg 100% 41.96%
cmyk100% 53.74% 0% 16.08%
hwb212.24deg 0% 16.08%
xyz-d650.17 0.14 0.65
oklch0.5233 0.1935 257.98
oklab0.5233 -0.04 -0.19
CMYK
100% 53.74% 0% 16.08%
10053.74016.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.17 0.14 0.65
0.170.140.65XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5233 0.1935 257.98
0.52330.1935257.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5233 -0.04 -0.19
0.5233-0.04-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

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