Bahama Blue

#055A93

General Information about #055A93

The hex color #055A93, also known as Bahama Blue, is a dark shade of blue that evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and trust. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 2.0% red, 35.3% green, and 57.6% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 97% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 42% black. The hue angle is 204.9 degrees, the saturation is 95%, and the lightness is 29.8%. This color is often associated with professionalism and reliability, making it suitable for use in corporate branding and designs that need to convey a sense of security. Its relatively low lightness means that it should be paired with lighter colors to ensure readability and visual contrast.

The color #055A93, also known as Bahama Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its low lightness value (around 18%) means that text using this color as a background requires very light text to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Using this color for text on a white background will likely fail these contrast tests, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter shades of blue or pairing it with contrasting colors like yellow or white for text and interactive elements. Tools like contrast checkers can help assess the color combination's compliance with accessibility standards and prevent unintentional barriers for users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 90 147
RGB5 90 147
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
204.08deg 93.42% 29.8%
204.0893.4229.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
204.08deg 1.96% 42.35%
204.081.9642.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#055A93
rgb5 90 147
hsl204.08deg 93.42% 29.8%
cmyk96.6% 38.78% 0% 42.35%
hwb204.08deg 1.96% 42.35%
xyz-d650.09 0.09 0.29
oklch0.4544 0.1167 246.83
oklab0.4544 -0.05 -0.11
CMYK
96.6% 38.78% 0% 42.35%
96.638.78042.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.09 0.29
0.090.090.29XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4544 0.1167 246.83
0.45440.1167246.83LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4544 -0.05 -0.11
0.4544-0.05-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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