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청색 (Blue (Cheong))

#0B5394

A deep vivid cyan with cool undertones. A traditional Korean color (한국 전통색) from the Obangsaek five-directional color system.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantCool
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

ConfidentStrongAssertive
Cultural Symbolism

Korean cultural symbolism: 오방색.

Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#0B5394
+
#934b0b
Split Complementary
#930b10
#0B5394
#938f0b
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue208°
Saturation86%
Lightness31%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the cyan hue family (208°).

Technical Values

HEX#0B5394
RGBrgb(11, 83, 148)
HSLhsl(208, 86%, 31%)
CMYK93%, 44%, 0%, 42%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #0B5394;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.84:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.68:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 208°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

At 31% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (86%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Technology & Innovation

Clean and modern — ideal for SaaS dashboards, tech startups, and digital product interfaces.

Healthcare & Wellness

Calming and clinical — commonly used in medical apps, healthcare portals, and wellness brands.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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