Bahama Blue

#096792

General Information about #096792

The hexadecimal color code #096792 represents a specific shade of blue, often referred to as Bahama Blue. This color, located in the blue-green spectrum, exhibits a calming and trustworthy presence. In the RGB color model, #096792 is composed of 3.53% red, 40.39% green, and 57.25% blue. Its CMYK representation is approximately 90% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow, and 43% black. The color's relative darkness makes it suitable for use as a background color when paired with lighter text or elements. Its inherent stability makes it useful for conveying feelings of reliability and dependability in visual communications. It is often associated with water and tranquility.

The hex color #096792, a shade of Bahama Blue, presents specific accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively low luminance necessitates careful selection of foreground colors to ensure sufficient contrast, particularly for text. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, when using #096792 as a background, pairing it with white or very light shades is advisable to meet accessibility standards. Tools like contrast checkers can accurately assess compliance. Developers should also consider users with visual impairments who may rely on screen readers. Providing alternative text descriptions for images and ensuring proper semantic HTML structure are crucial for inclusive design when incorporating this color.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 103 146
RGB9 103 146
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
198.83deg 88.39% 30.39%
198.8388.3930.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
198.83deg 3.53% 42.75%
198.833.5342.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#096792
rgb9 103 146
hsl198.83deg 88.39% 30.39%
cmyk93.84% 29.45% 0% 42.75%
hwb198.83deg 3.53% 42.75%
xyz-d650.1 0.12 0.29
oklch0.4869 0.1031 236.78
oklab0.4869 -0.06 -0.09
CMYK
93.84% 29.45% 0% 42.75%
93.8429.45042.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.12 0.29
0.10.120.29XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4869 0.1031 236.78
0.48690.1031236.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4869 -0.06 -0.09
0.4869-0.06-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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