What is the hex code for C64 Blue?

C64 Blue is #003AFF (oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0) in OKLCH, Lab 36.17 49.54 -101.02).

Is C64 Blue readable on white?

Against white, C64 Blue measures 6.89:1 WCAG (AA) and APCA Lc 82. Against #0F172A: 2.59:1, Fail.

How do I use C64 Blue in Colorise Pro?

Open C64 Blue in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #003AFF to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #003AFF

C64 Blue

#003AFF

oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0)

Lab 36.17 49.54 -101.02

HEX

#003AFF

OKLCH

oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0)

CIE Lab

36.17 49.54 -101.02

RGB

0 58 255

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Readability

On white

6.89:1 · Lc 82

On #0F172A

2.59:1 · Lc 19

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About C64 Blue

C64 Blue sits at oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #003AFF in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for C64 Blue?: #003AFF — also oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0) and Lab 36.17 49.54 -101.02.
Can I use C64 Blue for text on white?: On white: 6.89:1 (AA), APCA Lc 82. On dark ink: 2.59:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #003AFF

C64 Blue

#003AFF

oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0)

Lab 36.17 49.54 -101.02

HEX

#003AFF

OKLCH

oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0)

CIE Lab

36.17 49.54 -101.02

RGB

0 58 255

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

6.89:1 · Lc 82

On #0F172A

2.59:1 · Lc 19

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About C64 Blue

FAQ

What is the hex code for C64 Blue?: #003AFF — also oklch(0.493 0.286 264.0) and Lab 36.17 49.54 -101.02.
Can I use C64 Blue for text on white?: On white: 6.89:1 (AA), APCA Lc 82. On dark ink: 2.59:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.