Downriver

#042159

General Information about #042159

The hexadecimal color #042159, often referred to as 'Downriver', is a deep, dark shade of blue. It is composed of 1.57% red, 13.92% green, and 34.9% blue. In the RGB color space, this translates to R:4, G:33, B:89. In the CMYK color space, the color is composed of 95.5% cyan, 62.9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 65.1% black. This color is often associated with feelings of depth, stability, and authority. Its darkness makes it suitable for backgrounds where a sense of seriousness or formality is desired. It is commonly used in corporate branding, websites, and applications where a professional image is paramount. However, due to its low luminance, it is important to consider accessibility guidelines when using this color in design, ensuring adequate contrast with foreground elements.

The color #042159, a deep, dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its low luminance. When used as a background, it necessitates very light text (white or near-white) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. This color requires careful selection of foreground elements to meet these standards. Using online contrast checkers is essential to verify compliance. Furthermore, avoid using this color for small clickable elements or important icons without adequate contrast, as it can be easily missed by users with visual impairments. Consider providing alternative high-contrast themes for your website or application to cater to a wider range of users and accessibility needs. Ensuring that text is scalable without loss of contrast is also crucial.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 33 89
RGB4 33 89
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
219.53deg 91.4% 18.24%
219.5391.418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
219.53deg 1.57% 65.1%
219.531.5765.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#042159
rgb4 33 89
hsl219.53deg 91.4% 18.24%
cmyk95.51% 62.92% 0% 65.1%
hwb219.53deg 1.57% 65.1%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.1
oklch0.2689 0.1069 261.46
oklab0.2689 -0.02 -0.11
CMYK
95.51% 62.92% 0% 65.1%
95.5162.92065.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.1
0.020.020.1XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2689 0.1069 261.46
0.26890.1069261.46LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2689 -0.02 -0.11
0.2689-0.02-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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