Cerulean Blue
Hex Color
Cerulean Blue Color Values & Conversions
#3050C0
rgb(48, 80, 192)
hsl(227°, 60%, 47%)
cmyk(75%, 58%, 0%, 25%)
Code Snippets
background-color: #3050c0;className="bg-[#3050c0]"$primary-color: #3050c0;const color = '#3050c0';Color(0xFF3050c0)UIColor(hex: "#3050c0")Color(hex: "#3050c0")Color.parseColor("#3050c0")Accessibility (WCAG)
6.92
AA Normal Text
3.03
AA Large Text
Shades & Tints
Tints (Lighter Variations)
Shades (Darker Variations)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cerulean Blue
What is the RGB for Cerulean Blue?
The RGB value for Cerulean Blue is 48, 80, 192. In CSS, you can use it as rgb(48, 80, 192) or the hex code #3050C0.
What is the Hex code for Cerulean Blue?
The Hex code for Cerulean Blue is #3050C0. Hex codes are widely used in web design and are the most common way to represent colors in HTML and CSS.
How to convert Cerulean Blue RGB to CMYK?
The CMYK value for Cerulean Blue (RGB 48, 80, 192) is 75, 58, 0, 25. This conversion is essential when preparing designs for print, as printers use CMYK ink instead of RGB light.
What is the HSL value for Cerulean Blue?
The HSL value for Cerulean Blue is 227°, 60%, 47%. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is often more intuitive for designers as it represents colors in a way that's closer to human perception.
What does RGB stand for?
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. It's an additive color model used in digital displays where colors are created by combining different intensities of red, green, and blue light. The color Cerulean Blue (#3050C0) is composed of RGB values: 48, 80, 192, where each value ranges from 0 to 255, representing the intensity of each color channel.
What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB is an additive color model used for digital screens (monitors, TVs, smartphones), where colors are created by adding light. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is a subtractive color model used for printing, where colors are created by absorbing light with ink.
For printing Cerulean Blue, you should use the CMYK value (75, 58, 0, 25) instead of RGB (48, 80, 192) to ensure color accuracy. RGB colors may appear different when printed because screens emit light while paper reflects it.
When should I use RGB vs CMYK?
Use RGB for:
- • Website design
- • Digital graphics
- • Social media images
- • Screen presentations
- • Mobile apps
Use CMYK for:
- • Print materials
- • Business cards
- • Brochures & flyers
- • Magazines
- • Product packaging
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