Persian Blue

#0A3ADC

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #0A3ADC, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep, saturated shade of blue with a rich history and cultural significance. In color theory, it resides on the blue end of the color spectrum, evoking feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. It is commonly associated with royalty, depth, and intelligence. This particular shade of blue is composed of 3.92% red, 22.75% green, and 86.27% blue. In the RGB color model, these values translate to a digital representation suitable for displays and digital media. The color's hexadecimal representation, #0A3ADC, provides a standardized way to identify and use this specific shade across various platforms and applications. The name "Persian Blue" hints at its historical use in Persian art and ceramics, where similar shades were highly valued for their beauty and permanence.

The color #0A3ADC, also known as Persian Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value of approximately 5% means that text rendered in this color requires a very light foreground color to achieve sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is necessary for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to ensure readability. Using white (#FFFFFF) as the foreground color results in a contrast ratio that is likely to meet these standards. However, designers must carefully evaluate all color combinations to avoid creating barriers for users. Tools like contrast checkers can be used to verify compliance with accessibility standards, ensuring that content is usable by the widest possible audience. Furthermore, providing alternative styling options, such as allowing users to customize the color scheme, can greatly enhance accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 58 220
RGB10 58 220
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
226.29deg 91.3% 45.1%
226.2991.345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
226.29deg 3.92% 13.73%
226.293.9213.73HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A3ADC
rgb10 58 220
hsl226.29deg 91.3% 45.1%
cmyk95.45% 73.64% 0% 13.73%
hwb226.29deg 3.92% 13.73%
xyz-d650.15 0.08 0.69
oklch0.4556 0.2459 264.36
oklab0.4556 -0.02 -0.24
CMYK
95.45% 73.64% 0% 13.73%
95.4573.64013.73CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.08 0.69
0.150.080.69XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4556 0.2459 264.36
0.45560.2459264.36LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4556 -0.02 -0.24
0.4556-0.02-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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