Resolution Blue

#031898

General Information about Resolution Blue (#031898)

The hex color code #031898, also known as Resolution Blue, is a dark shade of blue. It is composed of 1.18% red, 9.41% green, and 59.61% blue. In the RGB color model, #031898 consists of 3 red, 24 green, and 152 blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 98% cyan, 84% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. This deep blue is often associated with feelings of stability, trust, and knowledge, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and designs aiming to convey professionalism and reliability. However, its darkness can also evoke a sense of melancholy or seriousness. The color is more common used to depict a more serious tone. Understanding the psychological implications of this color is crucial for its effective use in visual communication.

The hex color #031898, also known as Resolution Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely dark hue results in very low contrast against standard light backgrounds, making text or interactive elements nearly illegible for users with visual impairments. To ensure inclusivity, it is crucial to pair this color with very light shades like #FFFFFF (white) or #F0F0F0 (light gray). Adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements is essential. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Avoid using this color for crucial UI elements without sufficient contrast. Providing alternative high-contrast themes or allowing users to customize the color scheme further enhances accessibility. Careful consideration of color blindness is also important. Tools are available to simulate how this color appears to individuals with different types of color vision deficiencies.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 24 152
RGB3 24 152
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
231.54deg 96.13% 30.39%
231.5496.1330.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
231.54deg 1.18% 40.39%
231.541.1840.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#031898
rgb3 24 152
hsl231.54deg 96.13% 30.39%
cmyk98.03% 84.21% 0% 40.39%
hwb231.54deg 1.18% 40.39%
xyz-d650.06 0.03 0.3
oklch0.3278 0.199 264.72
oklab0.3278 -0.02 -0.2
CMYK
98.03% 84.21% 0% 40.39%
98.0384.21040.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.03 0.3
0.060.030.3XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3278 0.199 264.72
0.32780.199264.72LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3278 -0.02 -0.2
0.3278-0.02-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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