Teal Blue

#0C4A60

General Information about #0C4A60

The hex color #0c4a60 is a dark shade of teal blue, also known as Teal Blue. It's composed of 4.71% red, 29.02% green, and 37.65% blue. In the RGB color model, it has values of R:12, G:74, B:96. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 87.5% cyan, 22.92% magenta, 0% yellow and 62.35% black. Its hue angle is 194.6 degrees, its saturation is 87.5% and its lightness is 19.1%. This color is often associated with calmness, sophistication, and stability. It is often used in corporate branding to convey trustworthiness and reliability. This shade of teal blue evokes feelings of peace and tranquility, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to create a sense of serenity.

The hex color #0c4a60, a deep teal blue, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast with text and other foreground elements. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet WCAG AA standards. Using online contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using #0c4a60 as the sole means of conveying information, as users with color vision deficiencies may not be able to distinguish it. Providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or text labels, enhances usability for all users. Consider the overall design and ensure that interactive elements are clearly identifiable and accessible, regardless of color perception. Proper use of ARIA attributes can also improve accessibility for screen reader users.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 74 96
RGB12 74 96
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
195.71deg 77.78% 21.18%
195.7177.7821.18HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
195.71deg 4.71% 62.35%
195.714.7162.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C4A60
rgb12 74 96
hsl195.71deg 77.78% 21.18%
cmyk87.5% 22.92% 0% 62.35%
hwb195.71deg 4.71% 62.35%
xyz-d650.05 0.06 0.12
oklch0.3832 0.0692 227.83
oklab0.3832 -0.05 -0.05
CMYK
87.5% 22.92% 0% 62.35%
87.522.92062.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.06 0.12
0.050.060.12XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3832 0.0692 227.83
0.38320.0692227.83LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3832 -0.05 -0.05
0.3832-0.05-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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