True blue (#0073cf) color information

Hex color #0073cf is synonymous with "True blue". The color is categorized as "generic blue". When people from western culture see this color, True blue (#0073cf), used in brand logos, they may think of some of these attributes: peace, appetite-curbing, self-expression, finance, and maturity. Colors labeled as "generic blue" are rarely tied to cars. University of Cambridge uses this color in their branding.

Breakdown of True blue (#0073cf)

#0073cf is made up of (0, 115, 207) in RGB colorspace and (100.00, 44.44, 0.00, 18.82) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 29647 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #0066cc. White should be used ontop of #0073cf to ensure the best legibility.

Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #0073cf. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.
hex #0073cf luma #90.90
Websafe hex #0066cc Black/white pairing White
rgb rgb(0, 115, 207) Adobe RGB (59.00, 117.00, 202.00)
rgb percent (%) rgb(0%, 45%, 81%) Closest named color True blue
rgba rgba(0.0, 115.0, 207.0, 1.0) Hunter-Lab (41.23, 3.70, -63.45)
cmyk cmyk(100.00, 44.44, 0.00, 18.82) CIE-L*ab (48.26, 4.73, -54.08)
hsv hsv(206.67, 100.00, 40.50) CIE-L*Ch(ab) (48.26, 54.29, 275.00)
hsb hsb(206.67, 100.00, 81.00) CIE-L*uv (48.26, -30.36, -82.86)
RGB COMPOSITION
CMYK Composition

Compliments of #True blue (#0073cf)

The Complimentary color scheme is made up of two colors. These two colors are opposite one another in the color spectrum. The first color is called the "base" #0073cf and the second color is called the "compliment" #ce5900.

#0073cf
#ce5900
The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Split Complimentary Colors of #True blue (#0073cf)

There are three colors that make up the Split Complimentary color scheme. The base color #0073cf is paired with the two colors on either side of the compliment color #ce5900.

#ce5900
#0073cf
#ce000d
The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Triadic Colors of True blue (#0073cf)

The Triadic color scheme is made up of three colors. When viewed on a color wheel, all three colors are spaced evenly (120°) apart.

#7caf35
#0073cf
#75ce00
This color scheme tends to produce colors that are quite vibrant, regardless of saturation.

Tetradic Colors of True blue (#0073cf)

Fours colors make up the Tetradic color scheme. All four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart when visualized on a color wheel.

#0073cf
#ce0075
#ce5900
#00ce59
Find balance between the warm and cold colors if you desire to use the Tetradic color scheme in your design.

Analagous Colors of True blue (#0073cf)

The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.

#000dce
#0073cf
#00cec0
Analagous colors often appear in nature. If you're designing with the outdoors in mind, keep this color harmony at your disposal.

True blue (#0073cf) Gradients

A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #0073cf as the base color. The secondary colors come from the sections above.

#0073cf → #ce5900
#0073cf → #4c9ddd
#0073cf → #ffffff
#0073cf → #000dce
#0073cf → #00457c
#0073cf → #00cec0

How #0073cf looks in different atmospheres

Seeing #0073cf on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #0073cf could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.

Ultralume 30, Philips TL83
Ultralume 40, Philips TL84
Ultralume 50, Philips TL85
Cool White Fluorescent
Sylvania F40, D50 simulator
Daylight fluorescent, D65 simulator
Lite White Fluorescent
Daylight Fluorescent
Warm White Fluorescent
White Fluorescent
Cool fluorescent
Daylight Fluorescent
Equal energy
North sky daylight
Daylight, sRGB, Adobe-RGB
Mid-morning daylight

Named colors and Interior Paints close to True blue (#0073cf)

Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.

#0073cf Might be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.

Bright navy blue
Navy blue (Crayola)
Blue cola
Star command blue
Spanish blue
French blue
Ocean boat blue
Microsoft Edge blue

Programming Language Syntax for #0073cf

Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.

Language Syntax
HTML, CSS #0073cf
Java new Color(0, 115, 207);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 0, 115, 207);
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:0 green:115 blue:207 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(0f, 115f, 207f);
Swift UIColor(red:0, green:115, blue:207, alpha:1.00000)
GameMaker Language (GML) $cf7300
Python Color('#0073cf')

Base Conversions of hex color #0073cf

This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #0073cf. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 29647 while the individual RGB conversions are: rgb(0, 115, 207).

Red Green Blue
Binary 00000000 01110011 11001111
Hex 00 73 cf
Octal 0 163 317
Decimal 0 115 207

Icons incorporating the color #0073cf

If you're considering using #0073cf in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.