Persian Blue

#0033E6

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #0033E6, also known as Persian Blue, is a vibrant and deep shade of blue located in the blue color range. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 0% red, 20% green, and 90.2% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 100% cyan, 78% magenta, 0% yellow, and 9.8% black. This color is often associated with royalty, depth, and tranquility. It is a strong and attention-grabbing color that can evoke feelings of trust and stability. Persian Blue has a rich history, often used in decorative arts and traditional garments, especially in Persian culture, giving it its name. It's a color that can add sophistication and a bold statement to designs.

The hex color #0033e6, a deep and vibrant Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text applications. Its low luminance value of 0.04 means it needs to be carefully paired with lighter colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. When using #0033e6 for text, a very light color like #FFFFFF (white) or #FAF9F6 (seashell) is essential to meet these standards. Conversely, using #0033e6 as a background color requires light-colored text for optimal accessibility. Tools like contrast checkers can accurately measure the contrast ratio between colors, helping designers make informed decisions to ensure their content is accessible to users with visual impairments. Consider using a very pale yellow or a light gray as alternatives to pure white to add visual interest while maintaining sufficient contrast.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 51 230
RGB0 51 230
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
226.7deg 100% 45.1%
226.710045.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
226.7deg 0% 9.8%
226.709.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0033E6
rgb0 51 230
hsl226.7deg 100% 45.1%
cmyk100% 77.83% 0% 9.8%
hwb226.7deg 0% 9.8%
xyz-d650.15 0.08 0.76
oklch0.4558 0.2644 264.02
oklab0.4558 -0.03 -0.26
CMYK
100% 77.83% 0% 9.8%
10077.8309.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.08 0.76
0.150.080.76XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4558 0.2644 264.02
0.45580.2644264.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4558 -0.03 -0.26
0.4558-0.03-0.26LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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