Star of Life color: hex code #057BC1
Star of Life has the hex code #057BC1. It is a vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 2% red, 48.2% green and 75.7% blue (5, 123, 193).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 95% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.61:1).
Star of Life (#057BC1) color codes
| HEX | #057BC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(5, 123, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(2%, 48.2%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 95%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 97%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(97%, 36%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.55, -2.13, -44.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.55, 44.4, 267.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.767, 18.046, 53.041) | |
| Decimal | 359361 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Star of Life, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #057BC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #057BC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #057BC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#597ec4Protanopia
no red cones#3f6fc0Deuteranopia
no green cones#008c95Tritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #057bc1; }
.text { color: #057bc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #057bc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(5 123 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #057bc1, #051dc1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Steel Blue.
See #057BC1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #057BC1?
- #057BC1 is a vivid azure known as Star of Life. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Star of Life?
- The RGB value is 5, 123, 193: 5 red, 123 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Star of Life?
- The complementary color is #C14B05, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #057BC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.61:1 and white text 4.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.