Science Blue

#0460D2

General Information about Science Blue

The hexadecimal color #0460D2, known as Science Blue, is a vivid and engaging shade of blue, evoking feelings of intelligence, innovation, and trustworthiness. It belongs to the blue color family, which is often associated with stability, confidence, and professionalism. In terms of color theory, Science Blue is created by mixing a small amount of red and green with a dominant amount of blue. The name Science Blue suggests its use in science-related fields, possibly for visualisations and data representation. This color is widely used in tech-related industries because of its association with intelligence and innovation.

The hex color #0460D2, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially regarding color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure readability. White text generally offers the best contrast. It's crucial to check the contrast ratio using WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards to meet accessibility levels such as AA or AAA. Insufficient contrast can make content difficult for users with visual impairments to perceive. For buttons or interactive elements, consider using a lighter shade of blue or a contrasting color for the text to improve usability. Testing with accessibility tools is highly recommended to validate the color choices.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 96 210
RGB4 96 210
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
213.2deg 96.26% 41.96%
213.296.2641.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
213.2deg 1.57% 17.65%
213.21.5717.65HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0460D2
rgb4 96 210
hsl213.2deg 96.26% 41.96%
cmyk98.1% 54.29% 0% 17.65%
hwb213.2deg 1.57% 17.65%
xyz-d650.16 0.13 0.63
oklch0.5142 0.1916 258.46
oklab0.5142 -0.04 -0.19
CMYK
98.1% 54.29% 0% 17.65%
98.154.29017.65CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.16 0.13 0.63
0.160.130.63XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5142 0.1916 258.46
0.51420.1916258.46LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5142 -0.04 -0.19
0.5142-0.04-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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