Cobalt

#0642AE

General Information about Cobalt (#0642AE)

The hexadecimal color code #0642AE represents a dark shade of blue, commonly known as Cobalt. In the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, it comprises 2.4% red, 25.88% green, and 68.24% blue. When represented in the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, key/black) color model, it consists of 96% cyan, 62% magenta, 0% yellow, and 32% black. This color is frequently associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Cobalt blue is also known for its usage in various artistic and scientific fields, including pottery and glass-making. It is considered a cool color, often used to evoke a sense of serenity and professionalism.

The color #0642AE, also known as Cobalt, presents specific accessibility challenges, primarily due to its low luminance. Its contrast ratio against white is insufficient, failing WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for normal text. This means that using #0642AE as text on a white background (or similar light colors) would make it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To improve accessibility, consider pairing it with significantly lighter colors like white or light yellow to ensure sufficient contrast. Alternatively, using #0642AE for larger text sizes or graphical elements can slightly mitigate the contrast issue. However, rigorous testing with accessibility evaluation tools is recommended to meet WCAG standards and ensure usability for all users.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
6 66 174
RGB6 66 174
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.57deg 93.33% 35.29%
218.5793.3335.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.57deg 2.35% 31.76%
218.572.3531.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0642AE
rgb6 66 174
hsl218.57deg 93.33% 35.29%
cmyk96.55% 62.07% 0% 31.76%
hwb218.57deg 2.35% 31.76%
xyz-d650.1 0.07 0.41
oklch0.4218 0.1814 261.63
oklab0.4218 -0.03 -0.18
CMYK
96.55% 62.07% 0% 31.76%
96.5562.07031.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.07 0.41
0.10.070.41XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4218 0.1814 261.63
0.42180.1814261.63LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4218 -0.03 -0.18
0.4218-0.03-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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