Science Blue

#056AC5

General Information about Science Blue

Science Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #056AC5, is a deep and vibrant shade of blue often associated with intellect, innovation, and trust. In the RGB color model, it consists of 05 red, 106 green, and 197 blue. This color leans towards the cooler side of the spectrum and possesses a certain calming quality. It is not a naturally occurring color and is mostly man-made. Because it is not overwhelming, it can be used as the principal color of a design to produce a sophisticated and professional feeling. Its calming qualities make it suitable for conveying stability, knowledge, and confidence, often making it a popular choice for corporate branding and educational materials.

The color #056AC5, also known as Science Blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Given its relatively dark hue, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, it's important to provide clear visual cues beyond just color to distinguish them. This might include using underlines for links or providing hover and focus states with different background or border colors. Also, avoid using this color in isolation to convey important information without providing text labels or alternative cues, as color blindness affects a significant portion of the population.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 106 197
RGB5 106 197
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
208.44deg 95.05% 39.61%
208.4495.0539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
208.44deg 1.96% 22.75%
208.441.9622.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#056AC5
rgb5 106 197
hsl208.44deg 95.05% 39.61%
cmyk97.46% 46.19% 0% 22.75%
hwb208.44deg 1.96% 22.75%
xyz-d650.15 0.14 0.55
oklch0.5262 0.163 253.59
oklab0.5262 -0.05 -0.16
CMYK
97.46% 46.19% 0% 22.75%
97.4646.19022.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.14 0.55
0.150.140.55XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5262 0.163 253.59
0.52620.163253.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5262 -0.05 -0.16
0.5262-0.05-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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