Astronaut Blue

#013B5C

General Information about #013B5C

The hexadecimal color #013B5C, often referred to as Astronaut Blue, is a dark shade of blue that evokes feelings of depth, stability, and sophistication. It is composed of 0.4% red, 23.1% green, and 36.1% blue. In the RGB color space, it’s quite muted, creating a subtle impact. Colors like this are often chosen for their ability to impart trust and reliability. It is a color that is not overly aggressive and sits comfortably in the background, enabling other visual elements to take center stage. It can be seen in many designs with a focus on technology or finance.

The hex color #013B5C, also known as Astronaut Blue, presents some accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it requires light text for sufficient contrast. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text to meet WCAG AA standards. Using a color contrast checker is essential to ensure readability and accessibility for users with visual impairments. Specifically, check the contrast ratio against both normal and large sized text. Keep in mind that the lightness of the opposing text is crucial in making it readable.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
1 59 92
RGB1 59 92
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
201.76deg 97.85% 18.24%
201.7697.8518.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
201.76deg 0.39% 63.92%
201.760.3963.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#013B5C
rgb1 59 92
hsl201.76deg 97.85% 18.24%
cmyk98.91% 35.87% 0% 63.92%
hwb201.76deg 0.39% 63.92%
xyz-d650.04 0.04 0.11
oklch0.3374 0.079 241.75
oklab0.3374 -0.04 -0.07
CMYK
98.91% 35.87% 0% 63.92%
98.9135.87063.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.04 0.11
0.040.040.11XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3374 0.079 241.75
0.33740.079241.75LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3374 -0.04 -0.07
0.3374-0.04-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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