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Cobalt Blue

Hex Code #144E9F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #144E9F, 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, 31% green, and 62% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 20, Green: 78, and Blue: 159. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #144E9F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 215°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 62%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #144E9F 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, 78, 159
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)215°, 78%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)215°, 87%, 62%
CSS Valuergb(20, 78, 159)

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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