Science Blue

#056DC5

General Information about Science Blue

Science Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #056DC5, is a vibrant and energetic shade of blue. It resides within the blue color family and leans towards the cyan spectrum, giving it a slightly cool and crisp appearance. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 2.0% red, 42.7% green, and 77.3% blue. In the CMYK color model, used primarily for printing, it consists of 97% cyan, 45% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23% black. This color is often associated with intelligence, trust, and communication. Its moderate saturation makes it versatile for a variety of applications, from digital interfaces to branding materials. The hex code #056DC5 is a precise way to define this specific shade, ensuring consistency across different media and devices. The color is perceived as modern and forward-thinking.

The hex color #056DC5, also known as Science Blue, presents certain accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When using this color for text or interactive elements, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA standards. For AAA standards, these ratios increase to 7:1 and 4.5:1, respectively. Given the relatively low luminance of #056DC5, light backgrounds may not provide sufficient contrast. Testing with accessibility tools is essential to verify compliance. Consider using color contrast analyzers to evaluate combinations and making adjustments where necessary to ensure readability and usability for users with visual impairments. Alternative, lighter tints or shades of blue may offer improved contrast, or pairing with a very light or dark background can mitigate the issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 109 197
RGB5 109 197
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
207.5deg 95.05% 39.61%
207.595.0539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
207.5deg 1.96% 22.75%
207.51.9622.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#056DC5
rgb5 109 197
hsl207.5deg 95.05% 39.61%
cmyk97.46% 44.67% 0% 22.75%
hwb207.5deg 1.96% 22.75%
xyz-d650.16 0.15 0.55
oklch0.533 0.1596 252.46
oklab0.533 -0.05 -0.15
CMYK
97.46% 44.67% 0% 22.75%
97.4644.67022.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.16 0.15 0.55
0.160.150.55XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.533 0.1596 252.46
0.5330.1596252.46LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.533 -0.05 -0.15
0.533-0.05-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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