#002C99

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #002C99

Visually, #002C99 is defined as a vivid blue. Its closest recognized web color is Midnightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 44, 153).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 100% cyan, 71% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#002C99
RGB0, 44, 153
HSL222.7°, 100.0%, 30.0%
CMYK100%, 71%, 0%, 40%
HSV222.7°, 100.0%, 60.0%
LAB24.0, 33.6, -62.0
XYZ6.7, 4.1, 30.6
Decimal11417

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.82:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.03:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.55:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #002C99; }
.text-color { color: #002C99; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #002C99; }

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