Blue Whale

#0A2A44

General Information about #0A2A44

The hexadecimal color #0A2A44, often referred to as "Blue Whale," is a dark, desaturated shade of blue, residing in the realm of cool colors. It's composed of 3.92% red, 16.47% green, and 26.67% blue. In the RGB color space, it translates to R:10, G:42, B:68. Its CMYK representation is C:0.85, M:0.38, Y:0.00, K:0.73. Perceived as a muted and deep color, Blue Whale evokes feelings of tranquility, depth, and stability. It's a color commonly associated with the ocean, night, and reliability. Its low brightness and saturation make it a versatile choice for backgrounds and accents where a subtle yet sophisticated touch is desired. In branding, it might convey a sense of professionalism and trustworthiness, making it suitable for companies in finance, technology, or healthcare.

The hex color #0A2A44, also known as Blue Whale, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based contexts. Its low luminance value of 3.68 makes it difficult to read when used as a text color against a white or light background. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When evaluating text on colored backgrounds, developers should use color contrast tools to verify compliance. Using #0A2A44 for interactive elements like buttons or links requires extra consideration, as users need to be able to easily identify them. Providing sufficient contrast and including visual cues like underlines or borders can improve usability. Similarly, in data visualizations, avoid pairing #0A2A44 with similar dark colors, as this can make it hard to distinguish data points. Always provide alternative color schemes or consider using patterns or labels to enhance understanding for all users, including those with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 42 68
RGB10 42 68
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
206.9deg 74.36% 15.29%
206.974.3615.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
206.9deg 3.92% 73.33%
206.93.9273.33HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A2A44
rgb10 42 68
hsl206.9deg 74.36% 15.29%
cmyk85.29% 38.24% 0% 73.33%
hwb206.9deg 3.92% 73.33%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.06
oklch0.2767 0.0606 247.08
oklab0.2767 -0.02 -0.06
CMYK
85.29% 38.24% 0% 73.33%
85.2938.24073.33CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.06
0.020.020.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2767 0.0606 247.08
0.27670.0606247.08LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2767 -0.02 -0.06
0.2767-0.02-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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