Catalina Blue

#0A2E7A

General Information about Catalina Blue

The hex color #0A2E7A, also known as Catalina Blue, is a dark shade of blue that evokes feelings of calmness, trust, and authority. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.92% red, 18.04% green, and 47.84% blue. This color is often associated with professionalism, stability, and intelligence. It is a popular choice for corporate branding, web design, and educational materials. Catalina Blue is a versatile color that can be used to create a sense of sophistication and reliability. Its deep hue makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from website backgrounds to fashion apparel. The color is named after Catalina Island, California, alluding to the deep blues of the Pacific Ocean surrounding the island.

The color #0A2E7A, also known as Catalina Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly when it comes to text and background contrast. Due to its dark nature, it necessitates the use of very light text (such as white or a very pale yellow) to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for larger text, as per WCAG guidelines. Without sufficient contrast, users with visual impairments may struggle to discern the text from the background, leading to a poor user experience. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, consider providing additional visual cues, such as borders or changes in background color on hover, to further enhance accessibility. Careful attention to contrast and visual cues will help ensure that content is accessible to all users, regardless of their visual abilities. Also, avoid using this color as the only way to convey important information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 46 122
RGB10 46 122
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
220.71deg 84.85% 25.88%
220.7184.8525.88HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
220.71deg 3.92% 52.16%
220.713.9252.16HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A2E7A
rgb10 46 122
hsl220.71deg 84.85% 25.88%
cmyk91.8% 62.3% 0% 52.16%
hwb220.71deg 3.92% 52.16%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.19
oklch0.332 0.1358 262.56
oklab0.332 -0.02 -0.13
CMYK
91.8% 62.3% 0% 52.16%
91.862.3052.16CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.19
0.050.030.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.332 0.1358 262.56
0.3320.1358262.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.332 -0.02 -0.13
0.332-0.02-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

Buttons