International Klein Blue

#0720C3

About International Klein Blue

The hex color #0720c3 is a dark, saturated shade of blue, closely resembling International Klein Blue (IKB), a color renowned for its intense and captivating quality. This particular hue is created by the French artist Yves Klein, a deep ultramarine blue. It's achieved by suspending pure color pigment in a synthetic resin, maintaining its brilliance. In the RGB color model, #0720c3 is composed of 0.3% red, 12.5% green, and 76.5% blue. Its intensity makes it visually striking and often associated with creativity, depth, and tranquility. Due to its deep saturation, it is a color that is often associated with royalty, wisdom and spirituality.

The hex color #0720c3, a deep shade of blue resembling International Klein Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a foreground color, it requires a very light background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for sufficient contrast. Text rendered in this color against a dark background would be illegible for many users, including those with low vision or color blindness. Therefore, it is crucial to pair this color carefully with lighter shades. Furthermore, avoid using this color to convey crucial information without providing alternative cues, such as text labels or icons. Ensuring adequate contrast not only benefits users with disabilities but also improves overall readability and user experience for everyone. Designers should utilize contrast checking tools to verify compliance with accessibility standards, guaranteeing that content is accessible to the widest possible audience.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
7 32 195
RGB7 32 195
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
232.02deg 93.07% 39.61%
232.0293.0739.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
232.02deg 2.75% 23.53%
232.022.7523.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0720C3
rgb7 32 195
hsl232.02deg 93.07% 39.61%
cmyk96.41% 83.59% 0% 23.53%
hwb232.02deg 2.75% 23.53%
xyz-d650.1 0.05 0.52
oklch0.3924 0.2404 264.93
oklab0.3924 -0.02 -0.24
CMYK
96.41% 83.59% 0% 23.53%
96.4183.59023.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.05 0.52
0.10.050.52XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3924 0.2404 264.93
0.39240.2404264.93LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3924 -0.02 -0.24
0.3924-0.02-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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