Ultramarine

#000F98

General Information about Ultramarine

Ultramarine, represented by the hexadecimal color code #000F98, is a deep, vivid blue hue. Historically, Ultramarine was derived from the precious mineral lapis lazuli, making it a highly valued pigment, often more expensive than gold. In modern times, it's synthetically produced, making it more accessible for various applications. This color is often associated with royalty, depth, and tranquility. Its strong blue saturation can evoke feelings of calm and focus. In color psychology, blues are often linked to trust, intelligence, and stability, which can be strategically employed in branding and design.

The hex color #000F98, a deep ultramarine, presents accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its low luminance contrast against white backgrounds requires careful consideration. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. When using #000F98 for text, it's crucial to pair it with a very light color, such as white (#FFFFFF) or a pale yellow (#FFFFE0), to meet these contrast requirements. For decorative elements, while the contrast requirements are less stringent, it's still good practice to ensure sufficient contrast for users with low vision. Also avoid using this color as the sole indicator for interactive elements, as colorblind users might miss them.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 15 152
RGB0 15 152
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
234.08deg 100% 29.8%
234.0810029.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
234.08deg 0% 40.39%
234.08040.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#000F98
rgb0 15 152
hsl234.08deg 100% 29.8%
cmyk100% 90.13% 0% 40.39%
hwb234.08deg 0% 40.39%
xyz-d650.06 0.03 0.3
oklch0.3179 0.2057 264.22
oklab0.3179 -0.02 -0.2
CMYK
100% 90.13% 0% 40.39%
10090.13040.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.03 0.3
0.060.030.3XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3179 0.2057 264.22
0.31790.2057264.22LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3179 -0.02 -0.2
0.3179-0.02-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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