#0033A8

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Navy.

About #0033A8

The precise color #0033A8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Navy. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 51, and 168.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 70% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#0033A8
RGB0, 51, 168
HSL221.8°, 100.0%, 32.9%
CMYK100%, 70%, 0%, 34%
HSV221.8°, 100.0%, 65.9%
LAB27.3, 34.8, -65.7
XYZ8.3, 5.2, 37.6
Decimal13224

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #0033A8; }
.text-color { color: #0033A8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #0033A8; }

Similar Colors

Navy
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