Smalt

#09388F

General Information about Smalt (#09388F)

The hex color #09388F, also known as Smalt, is a deep shade of blue within the blue-violet color range. Smalt derives its name from a blue glass pigment made by grinding cobalt glass, which was commonly used in paints, ceramics, and other decorative arts. Its hex code translates to 9 red, 56 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model. In the CMYK color model, it is approximately 94% cyan, 61% magenta, 0% yellow, and 44% black. This color is often associated with sophistication, depth, and stability. It can evoke feelings of trust, intelligence, and authority. Due to its dark nature, it is important to consider accessibility when using Smalt in designs, ensuring sufficient contrast with surrounding colors for readability.

The hex color #09388f, also known as Smalt, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used as a foreground color on a white background. Its low luminance value of 0.011 makes it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to distinguish text or elements using this color. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. Smalt fails to meet these ratios on white backgrounds, necessitating careful consideration. To improve accessibility, consider using Smalt sparingly, pairing it with lighter background colors, or increasing text size and weight. Furthermore, providing alternative text descriptions and ensuring that interactive elements have sufficient visual cues can help mitigate the accessibility issues posed by this dark shade of blue. Testing with accessibility tools is highly recommended.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 56 143
RGB9 56 143
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.96deg 88.16% 29.8%
218.9688.1629.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.96deg 3.53% 43.92%
218.963.5343.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#09388F
rgb9 56 143
hsl218.96deg 88.16% 29.8%
cmyk93.71% 60.84% 0% 43.92%
hwb218.96deg 3.53% 43.92%
xyz-d650.06 0.05 0.27
oklch0.3729 0.1522 261.62
oklab0.3729 -0.02 -0.15
CMYK
93.71% 60.84% 0% 43.92%
93.7160.84043.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.05 0.27
0.060.050.27XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3729 0.1522 261.62
0.37290.1522261.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3729 -0.02 -0.15
0.3729-0.02-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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