Endeavour

#0557AE

General Information about #0557AE

The hexadecimal color code #0557AE represents a dark shade of blue in the RGB color model. It is composed of 2.0% red, 34.1% green, and 68.2% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 97.1% cyan, 50.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% black. This color is often associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body, as it slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. It is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. The color #0557AE, due to its depth, is often used in corporate branding to convey stability and professionalism, and also in creative fields to symbolize depth and imagination.

The hex color #0557AE, also known as Endeavour, presents some accessibility challenges due to its relatively low luminance. When used as a foreground color for text, it requires careful consideration of the background color to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, pairing #0557AE with light backgrounds like white (#FFFFFF) might not meet these guidelines, potentially making the text difficult to read for users with visual impairments. It's crucial to test the contrast ratio using online tools or accessibility checkers and adjust the background color accordingly. A lighter shade of yellow or orange could work well with this dark blue tone. Consider using #0557AE sparingly for decorative elements or in combination with other, more accessible colors for interactive elements like buttons and links. Additionally, providing alternative text descriptions for images and other non-text content is essential for users who rely on screen readers.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 87 174
RGB5 87 174
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
210.89deg 94.41% 35.1%
210.8994.4135.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
210.89deg 1.96% 31.76%
210.891.9631.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0557AE
rgb5 87 174
hsl210.89deg 94.41% 35.1%
cmyk97.13% 50% 0% 31.76%
hwb210.89deg 1.96% 31.76%
xyz-d650.11 0.1 0.41
oklch0.4665 0.1556 255.94
oklab0.4665 -0.04 -0.15
CMYK
97.13% 50% 0% 31.76%
97.1350031.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.1 0.41
0.110.10.41XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4665 0.1556 255.94
0.46650.1556255.94LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4665 -0.04 -0.15
0.4665-0.04-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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