Dark Blue

#0422E2

General Information about #0422E2

The hexadecimal color #0422E2, commonly referred to as dark blue, is a deep and intense shade of blue. It's composed of 1.57% red, 13.33% green, and 88.63% blue. In the RGB color space, it signifies a strong presence of blue light with minimal red and green contributions. This color evokes feelings of depth, mystery, and calmness. In color theory, #0422E2 can be used to create visually appealing combinations when paired with complementary colors or analogous colors. Its usage in design projects should carefully consider contrast ratios to ensure readability and accessibility. Also, remember that the color should match the design topic.

The color #0422E2, a dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it fails to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratio. This means users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, may struggle to read the text. To improve accessibility, consider using #0422E2 for larger text elements where contrast is less critical, or pair it with a much lighter color. A lighter alternative color such as white (#FFFFFF), yellow (#FFFF00) or light-blue (#ADD8E6) for text on a #0422E2 background would substantially enhance readability and ensure inclusivity for a broader audience. Also avoid using this color to convey important information without any additional cues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
4 34 226
RGB4 34 226
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
231.89deg 96.52% 45.1%
231.8996.5245.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
231.89deg 1.57% 11.37%
231.891.5711.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0422E2
rgb4 34 226
hsl231.89deg 96.52% 45.1%
cmyk98.23% 84.96% 0% 11.37%
hwb231.89deg 1.57% 11.37%
xyz-d650.14 0.07 0.72
oklch0.4327 0.2723 264.53
oklab0.4327 -0.03 -0.27
CMYK
98.23% 84.96% 0% 11.37%
98.2384.96011.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.07 0.72
0.140.070.72XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4327 0.2723 264.53
0.43270.2723264.53LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4327 -0.03 -0.27
0.4327-0.03-0.27LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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