Smalt

#092F8E

General Information about Smalt (#092F8E)

The hexadecimal color code #092F8E, also known as Smalt, represents a dark shade of blue. It is composed of 3.53% red, 18.43% green, and 55.69% blue. In the RGB color space, it corresponds to the values R:9, G:47, and B:142. In the CMYK color space, it is composed of 93.66% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 44.31% black. Smalt is often associated with depth, stability, and sophistication. It is a versatile color that can be used in various design applications to evoke feelings of trust and calmness. The color name "Smalt" has its origin from the glass-making industry, where it was used to produce blue-colored glass.

The color #092F8E, also known as Smalt, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background or text color. Due to its dark nature, it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios. To ensure readability and usability, it's crucial to pair this color with light or high-contrast foreground elements. A light yellow (#FF0) or white (#FFF) text on a #092F8E background would likely pass WCAG AA and AAA conformance levels. However, using darker shades or colors with similar luminance values would create insufficient contrast, making it difficult for users, especially those with visual impairments, to perceive the content. Developers should use tools to check contrast ratios to meet accessibility standards. It's very importent to consider the font-weight. Small fonts need a better contrast ratio than larger, bold fonts. Also keep in mind that colorblind users may perceive this color differently, so testing with various colorblindness simulations is recommended.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 47 142
RGB9 47 142
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
222.86deg 88.08% 29.61%
222.8688.0829.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
222.86deg 3.53% 44.31%
222.863.5344.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#092F8E
rgb9 47 142
hsl222.86deg 88.08% 29.61%
cmyk93.66% 66.9% 0% 44.31%
hwb222.86deg 3.53% 44.31%
xyz-d650.06 0.04 0.26
oklch0.3537 0.1621 263.56
oklab0.3537 -0.02 -0.16
CMYK
93.66% 66.9% 0% 44.31%
93.6666.9044.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.04 0.26
0.060.040.26XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3537 0.1621 263.56
0.35370.1621263.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3537 -0.02 -0.16
0.3537-0.02-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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