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Royal Blue

Hex Code #3F72CA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3F72CA, historically referred to as Royal Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 25% red, 45% green, and 79% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 63, Green: 114, and Blue: 202. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3F72CA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 218°, a saturation of 57%, and a lightness index of 52%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 79%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3F72CA 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)63, 114, 202
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)218°, 57%, 52%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)218°, 69%, 79%
CSS Valuergb(63, 114, 202)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.7:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background4.47:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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