Science Blue

#0C48DA

General Information about Science Blue

The hexadecimal color #0c48da, also known as Science Blue, is a vibrant and deep shade of blue commonly associated with technology, innovation, and intellect. It's a color that evokes feelings of trust, stability, and confidence. In the RGB color model, #0c48da is composed of 4.71% red, 28.24% green, and 85.49% blue. Its prominence in digital interfaces and branding stems from its ability to stand out while maintaining a sense of professionalism. This color is frequently used in sectors such as education, technology, and finance to convey reliability and modernity. Science Blue is a captivating color that is ideal for any modern technological or innovative environment.

The hex color #0c48da, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its contrast ratio against a white background is approximately 3.6:1, which falls short of the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) minimum recommendation of 4.5:1 for normal text. This means that users with moderate visual impairments may find it difficult to read text rendered in this color against a white background. To improve accessibility, consider using #0c48da with a darker background to increase contrast, or pairing it with lighter text. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance with accessibility standards. For graphical elements and UI components, ensure sufficient contrast to allow users to distinguish them easily. This color might work well for decorative elements where precise readability is not critical.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 72 218
RGB12 72 218
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
222.52deg 89.57% 45.1%
222.5289.5745.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
222.52deg 4.71% 14.51%
222.524.7114.51HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C48DA
rgb12 72 218
hsl222.52deg 89.57% 45.1%
cmyk94.5% 66.97% 0% 14.51%
hwb222.52deg 4.71% 14.51%
xyz-d650.15 0.1 0.67
oklch0.4762 0.2289 263.38
oklab0.4762 -0.03 -0.23
CMYK
94.5% 66.97% 0% 14.51%
94.566.97014.51CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.1 0.67
0.150.10.67XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4762 0.2289 263.38
0.47620.2289263.38LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4762 -0.03 -0.23
0.4762-0.03-0.23LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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