Science Blue

#0943DD

General Information about Science Blue

The hexadecimal color #0943DD, also known as Science Blue, is a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It is composed of 3.53% red, 26.27% green, and 86.67% blue. In the RGB color model, it has values of 9 red, 67 green, and 221 blue. Its CMYK representation is 0.96 cyan, 0.70 magenta, 0.00 yellow, and 0.14 black. Science Blue typically evokes feelings of intelligence, trust, and clarity. It's often associated with fields like technology, science, and education. Because of its high blue component, it tends to be perceived as a cool and calming color, making it suitable for applications where reliability and innovation are key.

The hex color #0943DD, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a foreground color against a white or light background. Its relatively low luminance can result in insufficient contrast, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish elements. To improve accessibility, it's recommended to use this color with a darker background to increase contrast, or to pair it with a much lighter color for text. Adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratios is crucial. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Tools like contrast checkers can help ensure sufficient contrast. Avoid using this color for critical information or interactive elements without proper contrast to ensure usability for all users. Consideration of colorblindness is also important; using color alone to convey information should be avoided; always use text labels or icons to supplement color cues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 67 221
RGB9 67 221
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.58deg 92.17% 45.1%
223.5892.1745.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.58deg 3.53% 13.33%
223.583.5313.33HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0943DD
rgb9 67 221
hsl223.58deg 92.17% 45.1%
cmyk95.93% 69.68% 0% 13.33%
hwb223.58deg 3.53% 13.33%
xyz-d650.15 0.09 0.69
oklch0.4705 0.2381 263.71
oklab0.4705 -0.03 -0.24
CMYK
95.93% 69.68% 0% 13.33%
95.9369.68013.33CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.09 0.69
0.150.090.69XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4705 0.2381 263.71
0.47050.2381263.71LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4705 -0.03 -0.24
0.4705-0.03-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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