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Cobalt Blue

Hex Code #144DA3

Color Analysis Summary

Color #144DA3, historically referred to as Cobalt Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 8% red, 30% green, and 64% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 20, Green: 77, and Blue: 163. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #144DA3. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 216°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 36%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 64%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #144DA3 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)20, 77, 163
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)216°, 78%, 36%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)216°, 88%, 64%
CSS Valuergb(20, 77, 163)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background8.01:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background2.62:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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