Science Blue

#0F59D7

General Information about Science Blue

The hexadecimal color code #0F59D7, also known as Science Blue, represents a specific point in the blue spectrum. It is composed of 5.9% red, 34.9% green and 84.3% blue. This color is commonly associated with concepts such as knowledge, trust, and innovation. In the RGB color model, #0F59D7 consists of 5.9% red, 34.9% green, and 84.3% blue. In the CMYK color model, if converted, it is composed of 93% cyan, 59% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black. Its vibrant and energetic feel can evoke a sense of inspiration and imagination. Understanding the properties and associations of this color is valuable for designers and artists when making creative choices.

The color #0F59D7, also known as Science Blue, presents some accessibility challenges. With a low luminance value, it may be difficult to read text rendered in this color against a white or light background. According to WCAG guidelines, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors to accommodate users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #0F59D7 for text, consider pairing it with a very light color like white or a light shade of yellow to meet accessibility standards. Alternatively, using it as a background color requires dark text. Tools are available to check contrast ratios and ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines, which help to make web content more inclusive and user-friendly.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
15 89 215
RGB15 89 215
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
217.8deg 86.96% 45.1%
217.886.9645.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
217.8deg 5.88% 15.69%
217.85.8815.69HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0F59D7
rgb15 89 215
hsl217.8deg 86.96% 45.1%
cmyk93.02% 58.6% 0% 15.69%
hwb217.8deg 5.88% 15.69%
xyz-d650.16 0.12 0.66
oklch0.5054 0.2053 261.07
oklab0.5054 -0.03 -0.2
CMYK
93.02% 58.6% 0% 15.69%
93.0258.6015.69CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.16 0.12 0.66
0.160.120.66XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5054 0.2053 261.07
0.50540.2053261.07LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5054 -0.03 -0.2
0.5054-0.03-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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