#0048FF Hex Code
Color Name: Blue (RYB)
What is hex #0048FF Color?
The color name of hex code #0048FF is Blue (RYB). The RGB values are (0, 72, 255) which means it is composed of
0% red, 22% green and 78% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:72 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0048FF has a hue of 223°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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 #0048FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue (RYB) |
| RGB Values | (0, 72, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 72%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (223°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0033FF |
| Inverse Color | #FFB700 [Selective Yellow] |
| Closest Pantone® | 285 C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FFB700 [Selective Yellow] |
| #0048FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6D6D6D |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #464646 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8A8A8A |
Hex #0048FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #0048FF is #FFB700 which is called Selective Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0048FF color is offered by #FFB700. 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 #0048FF are #3800FF and #00C8FF, called Electric Ultramarine and Vivid Sky Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0048FF 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 #0048FF are #FF3800 (Coquelicot) and #C8FF00 (Electric Lime). 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
#0048FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF0048 (Folly) and #48FF00 (Chlorophyll Green) along with #0048FF, 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 #0048FF has #FF0048 (Folly), #FFB700 (Selective Yellow) and #00FFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)). 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 #0048FF contains #FF00C8 (Shocking Pink), #FFB700 (Selective Yellow) and #00FF38 (Malachite). 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 #0048FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #0048FF 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 0048FF Color
Tints
336DFF- 4D7FFF
- 6691FF
- 80A4FF
- 99B6FF
- B3C8FF
- CCDAFF
- E6EDFF
Tones
- 1A53E6
- 2659D9
- 335ECC
- 4064C0
- 4D6AB3
- 5A6FA6
- 667599
- 737A8D
Shades
- 003ACC
- 0032B3
- 002B99
- 002480
- 001D66
- 00164D
- 000E33
- 00071A
#0048FF Color Patterns
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#0048FF Gingham Checks
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#0048FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#0048FF Polka Dots Pattern
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#0048FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#0048FF Leaves Pattern
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#0048FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#0048FF Trellis Pattern
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#0048FF Plaid Pattern
#0048FF Color Interior Ideas
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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.
