Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7) color information

The hexidecimal color, #0078d7, is named "Microsoft Edge blue". The color is categorized as "generic blue". When people spot this color, Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7), in advertisements, they may think of some of these attributes: water, offices, self-expression, energy, and being taken seriously. Shades of "generic blue". typically aren't associated with cars. Windows and Microsoft Surface use this color in their branding.

Breakdown of Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

#0078d7 is made up of (0, 120, 215) in RGB colorspace and (100.00, 44.19, 0.00, 15.69) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 30935 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #0066cc. White should be used ontop of #0078d7 to ensure the best legibility.

Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #0078d7. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.

hex #0078d7 luma #94.74
Websafe hex #0066cc Black/white pairing White
rgb rgb(0, 120, 215) Adobe RGB (70.00, 117.00, 210.00)
rgb percent (%) rgb(0%, 47%, 84%) Closest named color Microsoft Edge blue
rgba rgba(0.0, 120.0, 215.0, 1.0) Hunter-Lab (42.43, 8.08, -67.34)
cmyk cmyk(100.00, 44.19, 0.00, 15.69) CIE-L*ab (49.50, 10.04, -56.34)
hsv hsv(206.43, 100.00, 42.00) CIE-L*Ch(ab) (49.50, 57.23, 280.10)
hsb hsb(206.43, 100.00, 84.00) CIE-L*uv (49.50, -26.88, -87.31)
RGB COMPOSITION
CMYK Composition

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Complimentary Colors of #Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

The Complimentary color scheme is made up of two colors. These two colors are opposite one another in the color spectrum. The first color is called the "base" #0078d7 and the second color is called the "compliment" #d65c00.

The two secondary colors make for great accent and highlight colors in your design.

Split Complimentary Colors of #Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

The Split Complimentary color scheme is made up of three colors. The base color #0078d7 is paired with the two colors to the left and the right of compliment color #d65c00.

The two secondary colors make for great accent and highlight colors in your design.

Triadic Colors of Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

The Triadic color scheme is made up of three colors. When viewed on a color wheel, all three colors are spaced evenly (120°) apart.

Use this color scheme carefully and spend time balancing where and when each color is used.

Tetradic Colors of Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

The Tetradic color scheme is made up of four colors. When viewed on a color wheel, all four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart.

To successfuly incorpoate Tetradic colors in your designs, you'll need to plan carefully.

Analagous Colors of Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.

This color scheme typically doesn't produce tension as all three colors tend to be either warm or cold.

Lighter shades of #0078d7

When you combine pure white with this color, #0078d7, lighter shades are produced.

Darker variations of #0078d7

Darker shades are produced by blending #0078d7 with black

Tones of #0078d7

Tones of #0078d7 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of gray.

Gradients including #0078d7

A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #0078d7 as the base color. The secondary colors come from the section above.

#0078d7 → #d65c00
#0078d7 → #4ca0e3
#0078d7 → #ffffff
#0078d7 → #000ed6
#0078d7 → #004881
#0078d7 → #00d6c7

Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7) in different environments

Seeing #0078d7 on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #0078d7 could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.

Named colors and Interior Paints close to Microsoft Edge blue (#0078d7)

Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.

#0078d7might be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.

Furthest named colors and Paints related to #0078d7

Looking for something completely different? Try a well-documented complimentary color. The named colors below have been calculated to be the furthest colors from#0078d7. Click on the colors to explore their unique information.

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Programming Language Syntax for #0078d7

Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.

Language Syntax
HTML, CSS #0078d7
Java new Color(0, 120, 215);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 0, 120, 215);
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:0 green:120 blue:215 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(0f, 120f, 215f);
Swift UIColor(red:0, green:120, blue:215, alpha:1.00000)
GameMaker Language (GML) $d77800
Python Color('#0078d7')

Base Conversions of hex color #0078d7

This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #0078d7. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 30935 while the individual RGB conversions are: 0, 120, 215.

Red Green Blue
Binary 00000000 01111000 11010111
Hex 00 78 d7
Octal 0 170 327
Decimal 0 120 215

Icons incorporating the color #0078d7

If you're considering using #0078d7 in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.

Color #0078d7 on different backgrounds

We learned earlier that White-colored text should be used on a #0078d7 colored background for best readability. But, you can be the judge of that by looking at the examples below. Accessibility is an important aspect of (web) design that is many a developer's afterthought.

To learn more about accessible colors, read Google's article covering best practices and principals.

This text is hex color #0078d7 on a solid black (#000000) background.
This text is hex color #0078d7 on a solid white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a solid hex color #0078d7 background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a solid hex color #0078d7 background.
This text is hex color #0078d7 on a striped black (#000000) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is hex color #0078d7 on a striped gray (#808080) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a striped hex color #0078d7 and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a striped hex color #0078d7 and white (#ffffff) background.