Venice Blue

#0C618C

General Information

The color #0c618c, also known as Venice Blue, is a dark, muted shade of blue with a hex code that represents a combination of red, green, and blue color values. In the RGB color model, it consists of 4.71% red, 38.04% green, and 54.9% blue. The color is frequently associated with characteristics such as calmness, stability, and sophistication. In color psychology, blue is often linked to trustworthiness and reliability, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and web design. Venice Blue, with its depth and understated elegance, can convey a sense of professionalism and confidence. The color is frequently used in graphic design, web design, and fashion. It's a versatile hue that can be paired with a variety of other colors to create different effects.

The hex color #0c618c, also known as Venice Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its relatively low lightness value (approximately 27%) means that text rendered in this color may lack sufficient contrast against a white or light-colored background. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. To ensure readability and accessibility, it is advisable to pair #0c618c with a very light color for text or use it for larger design elements where contrast is less critical. Tools such as contrast checkers can help determine if specific color pairings meet accessibility standards. Considering alternative, lighter shades or adding a text shadow or border can also improve readability when using this color for text.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 97 140
RGB12 97 140
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
200.16deg 84.21% 29.8%
200.1684.2129.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
200.16deg 4.71% 45.1%
200.164.7145.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C618C
rgb12 97 140
hsl200.16deg 84.21% 29.8%
cmyk91.43% 30.71% 0% 45.1%
hwb200.16deg 4.71% 45.1%
xyz-d650.09 0.11 0.26
oklch0.4686 0.1006 238.59
oklab0.4686 -0.05 -0.09
CMYK
91.43% 30.71% 0% 45.1%
91.4330.71045.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.11 0.26
0.090.110.26XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4686 0.1006 238.59
0.46860.1006238.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4686 -0.05 -0.09
0.4686-0.05-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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