Bahama Blue

#00699B

General Information

The hex color #00699B, also known as Bahama Blue, is a shade of cyan-blue. It is often associated with tranquility, stability, and professionalism. In color psychology, blue is known to evoke feelings of calmness and security, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and designs aiming to inspire trust. Bahama Blue is a balanced and versatile color that can be used in a variety of contexts, from web design and marketing materials to interior decor and fashion. The hexadecimal color code #00699B is composed of 0% red, 41.2% green, and 60.8% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 0 red, 105 green, and 155 blue. The color is located in the cyan-blue hue range, providing a blend of coolness and vibrancy.

The hex color #00699B, also known as Bahama Blue, presents some accessibility considerations, particularly in web design. Its relatively dark hue means that careful attention must be paid to the foreground text color used against it. To ensure readability and compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), it's crucial to test color contrast ratios. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) against #00699B. Using a light color like white (#FFFFFF) or a very pale yellow as the text color is advisable to achieve sufficient contrast. Tools such as WebAIM's contrast checker can be invaluable in assessing and validating the contrast ratio. Failing to address contrast can exclude users with visual impairments, such as those with low vision or color blindness.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 105 155
RGB0 105 155
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
199.35deg 100% 30.39%
199.3510030.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
199.35deg 0% 39.22%
199.35039.22HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#00699B
rgb0 105 155
hsl199.35deg 100% 30.39%
cmyk100% 32.26% 0% 39.22%
hwb199.35deg 0% 39.22%
xyz-d650.11 0.12 0.33
oklch0.4961 0.1129 239.59
oklab0.4961 -0.06 -0.1
CMYK
100% 32.26% 0% 39.22%
10032.26039.22CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.12 0.33
0.110.120.33XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4961 0.1129 239.59
0.49610.1129239.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4961 -0.06 -0.1
0.4961-0.06-0.1LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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