UA Blue

HEX: #0033AA | Modern Palette

On White
10.22:1
PASS
On Black
2.05:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#0033AA
RGB
0, 51, 170
HSL
222°, 100% ,66%
CMYK
100, 70, 0, 33.33

About UA Blue

UA Blue (#0033AA) is a color with RGB(0, 51, 170) and HSL(222°, 100%, 66.67%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #AA7700, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #AA0033 and #33AA00. The name comes from UA Blue (English).

  • HEX: #0033AA
  • RGB: 0, 51, 170
  • HSL: 222°, 100%, 66.67%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #AA7700
  • Triadic colors: #AA0033, #33AA00
  • The name comes from UA Blue (English).

Live Components

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DARK
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Color Palettes

UA Blue #0033AA is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

UA Blue #0033AA pairs with #AA7700 as its complementary color, and #AA0033 and #33AA00 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for UA Blue #0033AA moves from dark #00081A tones through the base color to lighter #E6EDFF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #2A2AAA
Protanopia #3030AA
Tritanopia #005050
Achromatopsia #414141

Frequently Asked Questions

UA Blue (#0033AA) is a color with RGB(0, 51, 170) and HSL(222°, 100%, 66.67%).

#0033AA pairs strongly with #AA7700 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#0033AA is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#0033AA is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name UA Blue is linked to UA Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue associated with the University of Arizona..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word UA Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue associated with the University of Arizona.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The University of Arizona (UA) was established in 1885. Its official colors, cardinal red and navy blue, were chosen early in its history. The blue, often referred to as 'UA Blue,' represents the Arizona sky. Over the decades, the specific shade has been refined and standardized for consistent branding across all university materials, from athletic uniforms to official publications and digital media. The hex code #0033aa is one of the officially recognized digital representations of this color.

First Recorded Use

While the exact 'first use' of the specific hex code #0033aa as 'UA Blue' is difficult to pinpoint precisely, the University of Arizona adopted blue and red as its official colors shortly after its founding in 1885. The specific shade would have been standardized over time, especially with the advent of digital design and branding guidelines.

Cultural Associations

UA Blue is a deeply ingrained part of the University of Arizona's identity and culture. It is prominently featured in all aspects of university life, including: - **Athletics:** Worn by all UA sports teams (Arizona Wildcats). - **Branding:** Used in the university's logo, seal, and all official communications. - **Campus Environment:** Visible in signage, buildings, and merchandise across campus. - **Community Identity:** Recognized by alumni, students, faculty, and the Tucson community as a symbol of the university. It evokes a sense of pride, tradition, and belonging among those associated with the institution.

Similar Named Colors
Egyptian Blue #1034A6 ΔE 0.68
International Klein Blue #002FA7 ΔE 1.17
Royal Azure #0038A8 ΔE 1.65
Smalt #003399 ΔE 2.53

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #0033AA;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #0033AA;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #0033AA;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0033AA,
        #FFCC55
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #0033AA,
        #FFCC55
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ua-blue: #0033AA;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ua-blue-r: 0;
$ua-blue-g: 51;
$ua-blue-b: 170;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ua-blue;
    color: rgba($ua-blue-r, $ua-blue-g, $ua-blue-b, 0.8);
}