Blue

The color #468ACD is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 70, 138, 205 and HSL values of 210°, 57%, 54%.

Color Values for #468ACD

Below are the different color format representations for #468ACD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#468ACD
RGB:
rgb(70,138,205) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(210,57%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(66%, 33%, 0%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #468ACD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #468ACD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.5%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 80.4%

Contrast Analysis for #468ACD

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #468ACD

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #468ACD

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #468ACD

The complementary color for #468ACD is #CD8A47. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #468ACD

The analogous colors for #468ACD are #47CDCD and #4747CD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #468ACD

The triadic colors for #468ACD are #CD478A and #8ACD47. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #468ACD

These are the darker variations of #468ACD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #386EA4 and #2A537B. This progression shows how #468ACD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #468ACD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6BA1D7 and #90B9E1. This progression shows how #468ACD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #468ACD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #468ACD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #468ACD

Companies and brands that incorporate #468ACD in their visual identity.

#468ACD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #468ACD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #468ACD is a blue with RGB values of 70, 138, 205 and HSL values of 210°, 57%, 54%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #468ACD including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.