Persian Blue

#0535C5

About Persian Blue

The hexadecimal color code #0535C5 represents a shade of blue known as Persian Blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 2.0% red, 21.0% green, and 77.3% blue. This translates to a relatively low red and green component with a significantly higher blue component, resulting in a deep, vibrant blue hue. Persian Blue is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and serenity. In terms of color theory, it is a cool color, which tends to evoke feelings of calmness and stability. It can be used in various applications, ranging from web design to interior decoration, depending on the desired effect and surrounding color palette. Understanding the composition of this color is essential for designers and artists looking to effectively incorporate it into their work.

The color #0535C5, a deep Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a foreground color for text, it requires careful pairing with a background color that provides sufficient contrast to ensure 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. Given the darkness of #0535C5, lighter background colors like whites, creams, or very light yellows are generally recommended. Tools like contrast checkers can precisely measure the contrast ratio to ensure compliance. Moreover, avoid using this color for crucial interactive elements without proper contrast, and always provide alternative cues like icons or text labels for users with visual impairments. Also, it is important to consider users with color vision deficiencies when implementing this color.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 53 197
RGB5 53 197
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
225deg 95.05% 39.61%
22595.0539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
225deg 1.96% 22.75%
2251.9622.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0535C5
rgb5 53 197
hsl225deg 95.05% 39.61%
cmyk97.46% 73.1% 0% 22.75%
hwb225deg 1.96% 22.75%
xyz-d650.11 0.07 0.53
oklch0.4221 0.2246 263.98
oklab0.4221 -0.02 -0.22
CMYK
97.46% 73.1% 0% 22.75%
97.4673.1022.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.07 0.53
0.110.070.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4221 0.2246 263.98
0.42210.2246263.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4221 -0.02 -0.22
0.4221-0.02-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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