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#0033CC color code is #0033CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #0033cc.

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#0033CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #0033CC is 0.0673. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.95:1 against white and 2.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#0033CC on white8.95:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#0033CC on black2.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #0033CC8.95:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #0033CC2.35:1Fail

#0033CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #0033CC?+
The hex code for #0033CC is #0033CC. In RGB it's rgb(0, 51, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(225, 100%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #0033CC?+
#0033CC in RGB is (0, 51, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 51, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #0033CC?+
#0033CC converts to CMYK(100%, 75%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0033CC.
Is #0033cc a warm or cool color?+
#0033CC (#0033CC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #0033cc belong to?+
#0033CC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 225°, 100%, 40% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #0033cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#0033CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.95:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #0033cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #0033CC (#0033CC) is 286 C Pantone 286 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #0033CC in design

Practical guidance for using #0033cc (#0033CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #0033CC (#0033CC) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #0033cc text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #0033CC (#0033CC) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#0033CC flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#0033CC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.