#33A8FF

A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.

About #33A8FF

The precise color #33A8FF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Cornflowerblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(51, 168, 255).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 80% Cyan, 34% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 0% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#33A8FF
RGB51, 168, 255
HSL205.6°, 100.0%, 60.0%
CMYK80%, 34%, 0%, 0%
HSV205.6°, 80.0%, 100.0%
LAB66.5, -2.6, -52.1
XYZ33.4, 35.9, 99.8
Decimal3385599

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.19:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.96:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #33A8FF; }
.text-color { color: #33A8FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #33A8FF; }

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