Blue Ribbon

#0063E6

General Information about #0063E6

The hex color #0063E6, also known as Blue Ribbon, is a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It belongs to the blue color family and is characterized by its strong and energetic appearance. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 0% red, 38.8% green, and 90.2% blue. This high proportion of blue gives it its distinctive blue hue. The color is often associated with feelings of trust, intelligence, and confidence. It is commonly used in branding and marketing to convey a sense of reliability and professionalism. The color evokes a sense of calm, peace, and serenity, but also strength and power. It's a popular color choice across various industries and design applications.

The hex color #0063E6, also known as Blue Ribbon, presents some accessibility considerations, particularly in web design. Its relatively low luminance means that using it as a background color requires careful attention to contrast ratios. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against backgrounds. When using #0063E6 for text, it's crucial to pair it with a light color like white or a very pale yellow to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. Tools like contrast checkers can help assess whether a chosen color combination meets accessibility standards. Additionally, avoid relying solely on color to convey important information; use text labels or other visual cues to ensure content is accessible to all users, including those who are colorblind.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 99 230
RGB0 99 230
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
214.17deg 100% 45.1%
214.1710045.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
214.17deg 0% 9.8%
214.1709.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0063E6
rgb0 99 230
hsl214.17deg 100% 45.1%
cmyk100% 56.96% 0% 9.8%
hwb214.17deg 0% 9.8%
xyz-d650.19 0.15 0.77
oklch0.5364 0.2137 259.56
oklab0.5364 -0.04 -0.21
CMYK
100% 56.96% 0% 9.8%
10056.9609.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.19 0.15 0.77
0.190.150.77XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5364 0.2137 259.56
0.53640.2137259.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5364 -0.04 -0.21
0.5364-0.04-0.21LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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