Lochmara

#0080D6

General Information about Lochmara

#0080D6, known as Lochmara, is a captivating shade of blue that evokes feelings of serenity and tranquility. This hex color is composed of 0% red, 50.2% green, and 83.9% blue. It falls within the cyan-blue hue range, making it a versatile choice for various applications in design and art. Lochmara is often associated with water, sky, and calmness. In color psychology, blue is known to promote feelings of trust, stability, and intelligence. This makes #0080D6 an excellent choice for branding and marketing materials aimed at conveying reliability and professionalism. The color is widely used in corporate logos, website designs, and user interfaces to establish a sense of credibility and trustworthiness.

The hex color #0080D6, also known as Lochmara, presents moderate accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance, it is crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when pairing it with text or other interactive elements. According to WCAG guidelines, contrast ratios of at least 4.5:1 are recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #0080D6 as a background, consider using white or very light gray text to improve readability. Conversely, if using it for text, opt for a dark background color. Tools like contrast checkers can assist in verifying compliance. It's also important to consider users with low vision or color blindness when making design choices with this color. Providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or underlines, can further enhance accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 128 214
RGB0 128 214
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
204.11deg 100% 41.96%
204.1110041.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
204.11deg 0% 16.08%
204.11016.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0080D6
rgb0 128 214
hsl204.11deg 100% 41.96%
cmyk100% 40.19% 0% 16.08%
hwb204.11deg 0% 16.08%
xyz-d650.2 0.2 0.66
oklch0.5872 0.1605 248.64
oklab0.5872 -0.06 -0.15
CMYK
100% 40.19% 0% 16.08%
10040.19016.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.2 0.66
0.20.20.66XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5872 0.1605 248.64
0.58720.1605248.64LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5872 -0.06 -0.15
0.5872-0.06-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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