Information about #0049A8 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #0049A8 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(0, 73, 168) (0% red, 28.6% green, 65.9% blue), or CMYK 66 / 37 / 0 / 34 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#0049A8 is a intensely saturated sky-leaning azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cobalt Blue (#0047AB). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strong Cobalt Blue (#003FA8) and Strong Azure (#0054A8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(0, 73, 168)), which gives #0049A8 its character. If you plan to put text on a #0049A8 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #0049A8 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#0049A8 color variations

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#0049A8 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #0049A8

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#0049A8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#0049A8
  • RGB0, 73, 168
  • CMYK66, 37, 0, 34
  • HSL214°, 100%, 33%
  • HSL Precise213.929°, 100%, 32.941%
  • HSV214°, 100%, 66%
  • HSB214°, 100%, 66%
  • HEX ID0049A8
  • DECIMAL ID18856
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
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