Gulf Blue

#0A1A5B

General Information about Gulf Blue

The hex color code #0A1A5B, also known as Gulf Blue, is a dark shade of blue. It is composed of 3.92% red, 10.2% green, and 35.69% blue. In the RGB color model, this color has RGB values of 10, 26, and 91. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 89.01% cyan, 71.43% magenta, 0% yellow, and 64.31% black. This color is often associated with depth, trust, stability, and sophistication. In web design, it is essential to ensure sufficient contrast when using #0A1A5B, especially for text, to maintain accessibility standards and readability for all users. Its hexadecimal nature makes it usable in all digital mediums.

The hex color #0A1A5B, also known as Gulf Blue, presents accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it necessitates very light text (white or near-white) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Designers should use contrast checking tools to verify compliance. Consider providing alternative color schemes to accommodate users with visual impairments. Furthermore, avoid using this color for critical information solely conveyed through color, as it may not be accessible to color-blind individuals. Supplement color cues with text labels or icons to ensure inclusivity and a better user experience. Proper attention to contrast and redundant coding practices is vital for making content perceivable and understandable to all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 26 91
RGB10 26 91
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.15deg 80.2% 19.8%
228.1580.219.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.15deg 3.92% 64.31%
228.153.9264.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A1A5B
rgb10 26 91
hsl228.15deg 80.2% 19.8%
cmyk89.01% 71.43% 0% 64.31%
hwb228.15deg 3.92% 64.31%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.1
oklch0.2582 0.1176 266.55
oklab0.2582 -0.01 -0.12
CMYK
89.01% 71.43% 0% 64.31%
89.0171.43064.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.1
0.020.020.1XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2582 0.1176 266.55
0.25820.1176266.55LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2582 -0.01 -0.12
0.2582-0.01-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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