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

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#0033FF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #0033FF is 0.0959. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.20:1 against white and 2.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#0033FF on white7.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#0033FF on black2.92:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #0033FF7.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #0033FF2.92:1Fail

#0033FF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #0033FF?+
The hex code for #0033FF is #0033FF. In RGB it's rgb(0, 51, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(228, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #0033FF?+
#0033FF in RGB is (0, 51, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 51, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #0033FF?+
#0033FF converts to CMYK(100%, 80%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0033FF.
Is #0033ff a warm or cool color?+
#0033FF (#0033FF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 228° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #0033ff belong to?+
#0033FF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 228°, 100%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #0033ff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#0033FF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.2:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #0033ff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #0033FF (#0033FF) is 4055 C Neon Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #0033FF in design

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

Web & UI design

Use #0033FF (#0033FF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #0033ff text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #0033FF (#0033FF) 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

#0033FF 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

#0033FF 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.