Blue Whale

#0A2B46

General Information About Blue Whale

#0A2B46, also known as Blue Whale, is a dark, muted shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.92% red, 16.86% green, and 27.45% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 86% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 73% black. This color evokes feelings of tranquility, stability, and professionalism. It's often associated with trustworthiness and reliability. It can be used to create a sense of depth and sophistication in designs, making it suitable for applications where a sense of calm and assurance is desired. Its hexadecimal value is #0A2B46, and it belongs to the family of dark blues.

The hex color #0A2B46, also known as Blue Whale, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. 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. Smaller text sizes will especially struggle with legibility. When used for text, consider large font sizes and bold weights. Avoid pairing #0A2B46 with mid-tone colors, as this will invariably result in insufficient contrast. Thoroughly test color combinations with accessibility tools to confirm compliance. Non-text elements like icons and graphical controls should also be carefully evaluated for adequate contrast against the background when using this color. Consider providing alternative high-contrast themes for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 43 70
RGB10 43 70
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
207deg 75% 15.69%
2077515.69HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
207deg 3.92% 72.55%
2073.9272.55HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A2B46
rgb10 43 70
hsl207deg 75% 15.69%
cmyk85.71% 38.57% 0% 72.55%
hwb207deg 3.92% 72.55%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.06
oklch0.2809 0.0624 247.35
oklab0.2809 -0.02 -0.06
CMYK
85.71% 38.57% 0% 72.55%
85.7138.57072.55CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.06
0.020.020.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2809 0.0624 247.35
0.28090.0624247.35LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2809 -0.02 -0.06
0.2809-0.02-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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