Science Blue

#0465E2

General Information about Science Blue

The hexadecimal color #0465E2, also known as Science Blue, is a vibrant and captivating shade of blue with the following RGB values: R: 4, G: 101, B: 226. It has a strong presence in the blue color spectrum. In the RGB color model, #0465E2 consists of 1.57% red, 39.61% green and 88.63% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 98.23% cyan, 55.75% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.37% black. Science Blue conveys a sense of intelligence, innovation, and trustworthiness. It is often associated with technology, science, and corporate environments due to its modern and professional appearance. This color is a popular choice for branding and design projects that aim to project a sense of reliability and expertise. Its brightness makes it easy to spot and it is therefore suitable as a highlight color.

The color #0465E2, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may not meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratio, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To ensure accessibility, it's advisable to pair this blue with lighter text colors like white or very light grays. Conversely, when used as a background, pairing it with very dark text colors is recommended. Additionally, providing alternative text descriptions for images or elements using this color can enhance accessibility for screen reader users. Careful consideration of color combinations and the provision of alternative content are crucial for ensuring that web content using #0465E2 is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Using online contrast checkers can help determine if color combinations meet accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 101 226
RGB4 101 226
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
213.78deg 96.52% 45.1%
213.7896.5245.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
213.78deg 1.57% 11.37%
213.781.5711.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0465E2
rgb4 101 226
hsl213.78deg 96.52% 45.1%
cmyk98.23% 55.31% 0% 11.37%
hwb213.78deg 1.57% 11.37%
xyz-d650.18 0.15 0.74
oklch0.5375 0.206 259.02
oklab0.5375 -0.04 -0.2
CMYK
98.23% 55.31% 0% 11.37%
98.2355.31011.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.18 0.15 0.74
0.180.150.74XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5375 0.206 259.02
0.53750.206259.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5375 -0.04 -0.2
0.5375-0.04-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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