#0047AB Hex Code
Color Name: Cobalt Blue
What is hex #0047AB Color?
The color name of hex code #0047AB is Cobalt Blue. The RGB values are (0, 71, 171) which means it is composed of
0% red, 29% green and 71% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:59 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0047AB has a hue of 215°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #0047AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Cobalt Blue |
| RGB Values | (0, 71, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 59%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (215°, 100%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003399 |
| Inverse Color | #FFB854 [Pastel Orange] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2145 C |
| Closest RAL | 5017 [Traffic blue] |
| Complementary Color | #AB6400 [Windsor Tan] |
| #0047AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #515151 |
| Desaturated | #565656 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3D3D3D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3F3F3F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #848484 |
Hex #0047AB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #0047AB is #AB6400 which is called Windsor Tan. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0047AB color is offered by #AB6400. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #0047AB are #0F00AB and #009DAB, called Neon Blue and Blue (Munsell), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0047AB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #0047AB are #AB0E00 (Mordant Red 19) and #9DAB00 (Apple Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#0047AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AB0047 (Rose Garnet) and #47AB00 (Kelly Green) along with #0047AB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #0047AB has #AB0047 (Rose Garnet), #AB6400 (Windsor Tan) and #00AB64 (GO Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #0047AB contains #AB009D (Heliotrope Magenta), #AB6400 (Windsor Tan) and #00AB0F (Islamic Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #0047AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #0047AB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 0047AB Color
Tints
336CBC- 4D7EC4
- 6691CD
- 80A3D5
- 99B5DD
- B3C8E6
- CCDAEE
- E6EDF7
Tones
- 1A52A2
- 26589E
- 335E9A
- 406496
- 4D6991
- 5A6F8D
- 667589
- 737A84
Shades
- 003989
- 003278
- 002B67
- 002456
- 001C44
- 001533
- 000E22
- 000711
#0047AB Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
