Persian Blue

#0C27DA

General Information about Persian Blue

The hexadecimal color code #0C27DA represents a specific shade of blue known as Persian Blue. It is composed of 4.7% red, 15.3% green, and 85.5% blue. In the RGB color model, this color is created by mixing these primary colors in these proportions. In the HSL color space, #0C27DA has a hue of 226.4 degrees, a saturation of 89.5%, and a lightness of 45.1%. Persian Blue is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and stability. Its distinctive hue can evoke feelings of trust, confidence, and serenity. It's a popular color choice in branding and design to communicate reliability and sophistication. This blue exhibits a strong presence, commanding attention while maintaining a sense of calm and depth.

The color #0C27DA, a deep and vibrant Persian Blue, presents certain accessibility challenges, especially in text-based applications. Due to its relatively low luminance, using it as a text color on a white or light background may result in insufficient contrast, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read comfortably. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Persian Blue might not meet these criteria on standard white backgrounds. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter shade of blue or pairing it with a very light foreground color like white or yellow to ensure sufficient contrast. Tools are available online to check color contrast ratios and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 39 218
RGB12 39 218
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
232.14deg 89.57% 45.1%
232.1489.5745.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
232.14deg 4.71% 14.51%
232.144.7114.51HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C27DA
rgb12 39 218
hsl232.14deg 89.57% 45.1%
cmyk94.5% 82.11% 0% 14.51%
hwb232.14deg 4.71% 14.51%
xyz-d650.14 0.07 0.67
oklch0.4291 0.2596 265.15
oklab0.4291 -0.02 -0.26
CMYK
94.5% 82.11% 0% 14.51%
94.582.11014.51CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.07 0.67
0.140.070.67XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4291 0.2596 265.15
0.42910.2596265.15LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4291 -0.02 -0.26
0.4291-0.02-0.26LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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