Smalt

#083990

General Information about Smalt

The color #083990, commonly known as Smalt, is a deep, rich shade of blue that belongs to the family of cobalt pigments. Smalt historically was produced by grinding cobalt glass containing cobalt(II) oxide into a fine powder. It has been used for centuries in various applications, from painting and dyeing to ceramics and glassmaking. The color exhibits a cool and calming aesthetic, often associated with trust, stability, and intelligence. In the RGB color model, #083990 is composed of 3.14% red, 22.35% green, and 56.47% blue. Its use in modern design conveys a sense of sophistication and professionalism, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and web design.

The hex color #083990, a deep smalt blue, presents some accessibility challenges. Its dark hue results in a low contrast ratio when paired with lighter text, potentially causing readability issues for users with visual impairments. To ensure accessibility, it's crucial to use this color with very light shades of text such as white or very pale yellow. When using this color as a background, ensure that all interactive elements like buttons and links have sufficient contrast to meet WCAG guidelines. Moreover, avoid using this color for crucial information-carrying elements without proper contrast as it can be difficult for all users to read the content. Consider providing alternative color schemes for users who need higher contrast.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 57 144
RGB8 57 144
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.38deg 89.47% 29.8%
218.3889.4729.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.38deg 3.14% 43.53%
218.383.1443.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#083990
rgb8 57 144
hsl218.38deg 89.47% 29.8%
cmyk94.44% 60.42% 0% 43.53%
hwb218.38deg 3.14% 43.53%
xyz-d650.07 0.05 0.27
oklch0.3758 0.1524 261.31
oklab0.3758 -0.02 -0.15
CMYK
94.44% 60.42% 0% 43.53%
94.4460.42043.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.05 0.27
0.070.050.27XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3758 0.1524 261.31
0.37580.1524261.31LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3758 -0.02 -0.15
0.3758-0.02-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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