Dark Blue

#0219C8

General Information about #0219C8

The hexadecimal color code #0219c8 represents a dark shade of blue in the RGB color model. It is composed of 0.78% red, 9.8% green, and 78.43% blue. In the sRGB color space, its hue angle is 228.5 degrees, saturation is 98.05%, and lightness is 39.6%. This color is often associated with feelings of trust, depth, stability, and intelligence. It is widely used in corporate branding and graphic design to convey a sense of reliability and professionalism. Understanding the properties of this color allows designers and developers to effectively utilize it in various creative applications. The color is created additively by combining different intensities of red, green and blue light.

The hex color #0219c8, a dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its low luminance value results in very poor contrast when used as text against a white or light background, making it difficult for users, particularly those with visual impairments, to read. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This dark blue is unlikely to meet these ratios with lighter colors. To improve accessibility, it's advisable to pair it with very light colors like white (#ffffff) or very light yellows to achieve sufficient contrast. Tools like contrast checkers can assist in verifying compliance with accessibility standards. Avoid using this color for essential information or interactive elements without careful consideration of the background color.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
2 25 200
RGB2 25 200
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.03deg 98.02% 39.61%
233.0398.0239.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.03deg 0.78% 21.57%
233.030.7821.57HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0219C8
rgb2 25 200
hsl233.03deg 98.02% 39.61%
cmyk99% 87.5% 0% 21.57%
hwb233.03deg 0.78% 21.57%
xyz-d650.11 0.05 0.55
oklch0.3912 0.2509 264.43
oklab0.3912 -0.02 -0.25
CMYK
99% 87.5% 0% 21.57%
9987.5021.57CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.05 0.55
0.110.050.55XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3912 0.2509 264.43
0.39120.2509264.43LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3912 -0.02 -0.25
0.3912-0.02-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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