Blue

#002DE6

General Information about #002DE6

The hexadecimal color #002DE6 is a deep and pure shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it consists of 0% red, 17.65% green, and 90.2% blue. This color is often associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. It is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. Blue is often used to represent safety, stability, and peace. In various cultures, blue holds different symbolic meanings, but its association with depth and stability is widespread. The color #002DE6, with its high intensity, is suitable for digital applications where impact and visibility are desired.

The hex color #002DE6, a deep and vibrant blue, presents some accessibility challenges, primarily concerning text contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure readability. White or very light shades of yellow or green are generally recommended to provide sufficient contrast, aiming for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. Avoid using it with darker colors, as this will make text difficult to read for users with visual impairments. Consideration should also be given to users with color vision deficiencies; testing the color combination with simulation tools is advised. In interactive elements, ensure that hover, focus, and active states also maintain sufficient contrast to meet accessibility standards. Using this color effectively requires thoughtful design to avoid excluding users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 45 230
RGB0 45 230
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.26deg 100% 45.1%
228.2610045.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.26deg 0% 9.8%
228.2609.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#002DE6
rgb0 45 230
hsl228.26deg 100% 45.1%
cmyk100% 80.43% 0% 9.8%
hwb228.26deg 0% 9.8%
xyz-d650.15 0.08 0.76
oklch0.4485 0.2693 264.14
oklab0.4485 -0.03 -0.27
CMYK
100% 80.43% 0% 9.8%
10080.4309.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.08 0.76
0.150.080.76XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4485 0.2693 264.14
0.44850.2693264.14LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4485 -0.03 -0.27
0.4485-0.03-0.27LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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