Dark Blue

#040CC6

General Information about #040CC6

The hex color #040CC6, often perceived as a dark shade of blue, is a specific point within the vast color spectrum defined by the hexadecimal color system. In this system, each color is represented by a six-digit code, with the first two digits indicating the intensity of red, the next two indicating green, and the last two indicating blue. In the case of #040CC6, there is very little red (04) and green (0C), while blue is at a high level (C6). The hexadecimal system allows for over 16 million unique colors. This specific dark blue hue can evoke feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. It is often associated with trustworthiness and reliability, making it a popular choice in branding and design for financial institutions and corporate settings. In additive color systems, such as those used in computer displays, this color is created by mixing small amounts of red and green light with a significant amount of blue light.

The hex color #040CC6 presents significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its low luminance. This dark blue hue results in very poor contrast when paired with lighter text colors, potentially making content illegible for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) emphasize a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background. #040CC6 will likely fail these requirements when used with standard white or light-colored text. Therefore, it is crucial to use this color sparingly and always paired with a very light or even white contrasting color to ensure readability. Careful consideration must be given to its use in user interfaces to avoid creating barriers for individuals with disabilities. Implementing color contrast checking tools during the design process is highly recommended to validate accessibility compliance.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 12 198
RGB4 12 198
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
237.53deg 96.04% 39.61%
237.5396.0439.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
237.53deg 1.57% 22.35%
237.531.5722.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#040CC6
rgb4 12 198
hsl237.53deg 96.04% 39.61%
cmyk97.98% 93.94% 0% 22.35%
hwb237.53deg 1.57% 22.35%
xyz-d650.1 0.04 0.54
oklch0.3801 0.2545 264.62
oklab0.3801 -0.02 -0.25
CMYK
97.98% 93.94% 0% 22.35%
97.9893.94022.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.04 0.54
0.10.040.54XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3801 0.2545 264.62
0.38010.2545264.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3801 -0.02 -0.25
0.3801-0.02-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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