Science Blue

#0355E3

General Information about Science Blue

Science Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #0355E3, is a vibrant and captivating shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 1.18% red, 33.33% green, and 89.02% blue. This unique combination creates a color that is both energetic and calming. Science Blue is often associated with innovation, technology, and intellect, making it a popular choice for brands in these sectors. In color psychology, blue is known to evoke feelings of trust, stability, and confidence. The specific shade of Science Blue adds a touch of modernity and creativity to these associations. Its high saturation and brightness ensure that it stands out, making it suitable for designs that require attention-grabbing elements. In addition, this color is often used to create a sense of depth and space, especially in digital interfaces.

The color #0355E3, also known as Science Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it fails to meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA and AAA standards. This means that users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, may struggle to read the text. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter background color, increasing the text size, or adding a text shadow. Another approach is to use this color for purely decorative purposes, where the meaning is not dependent on understanding the color. Ensuring sufficient contrast is crucial for creating inclusive and user-friendly designs. It is recommended to test color combinations using accessibility tools to verify compliance with accessibility standards. Also consider, providing alternative text descriptions for images or other visual elements that use this color to convey important information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 85 227
RGB3 85 227
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.04deg 97.39% 45.1%
218.0497.3945.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.04deg 1.18% 10.98%
218.041.1810.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0355E3
rgb3 85 227
hsl218.04deg 97.39% 45.1%
cmyk98.68% 62.56% 0% 10.98%
hwb218.04deg 1.18% 10.98%
xyz-d650.17 0.12 0.74
oklch0.5071 0.226 261.69
oklab0.5071 -0.03 -0.22
CMYK
98.68% 62.56% 0% 10.98%
98.6862.56010.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.17 0.12 0.74
0.170.120.74XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5071 0.226 261.69
0.50710.226261.69LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5071 -0.03 -0.22
0.5071-0.03-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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