Persian Blue

#032AC7

General Information about #032AC7

The hex color code #032AC7 represents a deep, saturated shade of blue known as Persian Blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 1.18% red, 16.47% green, and 78.04% blue. This color falls within the blue-violet spectral range and evokes feelings of calmness, trustworthiness, and sophistication. It is often associated with stability, depth, and expertise. Persian Blue has historical significance, often being linked to royalty and high status. Its usage in design can convey a sense of tradition and elegance. Its hexadecimal nature allows precise color specification in digital applications, ensuring consistency across various media and displays.

The hex color #032AC7, also known as Persian Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value of approximately 3% means that text rendered in this color requires a very light background to achieve sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Using #032AC7 on a dark background would result in a very low contrast ratio, making it difficult for many users to read. Therefore, it's essential to pair this color with a very light color like white (#FFFFFF) or a light yellow to ensure readability and accessibility. Careful consideration must also be given to users with color vision deficiencies, as the ability to distinguish this blue from other colors may be impaired. Tools for checking color contrast are highly recommended.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 42 199
RGB3 42 199
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.06deg 97.03% 39.61%
228.0697.0339.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.06deg 1.18% 21.96%
228.061.1821.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#032AC7
rgb3 42 199
hsl228.06deg 97.03% 39.61%
cmyk98.49% 78.89% 0% 21.96%
hwb228.06deg 1.18% 21.96%
xyz-d650.11 0.06 0.55
oklch0.4084 0.2375 264.32
oklab0.4084 -0.02 -0.24
CMYK
98.49% 78.89% 0% 21.96%
98.4978.89021.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.06 0.55
0.110.060.55XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4084 0.2375 264.32
0.40840.2375264.32LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4084 -0.02 -0.24
0.4084-0.02-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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