Blue Zodiac

#0D2950

General Information about #0D2950

The hexadecimal color code #0D2950 represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as "Blue Zodiac." It is composed of 5.1% red, 16.1% green, and 31.4% blue. In the RGB color model, it is equivalent to (13, 41, 80). This color is often associated with qualities such as depth, stability, and trustworthiness. It is frequently used in corporate branding and design to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability. The sRGB value is 0.05, 0.12, 0.24. Dark blues like #0D2950 often evoke feelings of calmness and security. The hue angle is 214.8 degrees, the saturation 71.4% and the lightness is 18.2%.

The hex color #0D2950, a deep, dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background color for text. Due to its low luminance, it requires very light text colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between the text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using a color like #0D2950 without careful consideration of text color can result in content that is difficult or impossible for users with visual impairments to read. Therefore, when using this color, it is crucial to choose a very light color for text, such as white (#FFFFFF) or a very light gray, and to verify the contrast ratio using an online contrast checker to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Additionally, providing alternative ways to access the information, such as through descriptive links or ARIA attributes, can further enhance accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
13 41 80
RGB13 41 80
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
214.93deg 72.04% 18.24%
214.9372.0418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
214.93deg 5.1% 68.63%
214.935.168.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0D2950
rgb13 41 80
hsl214.93deg 72.04% 18.24%
cmyk83.75% 48.75% 0% 68.63%
hwb214.93deg 5.1% 68.63%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.08
oklch0.284 0.0791 257.51
oklab0.284 -0.02 -0.08
CMYK
83.75% 48.75% 0% 68.63%
83.7548.75068.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.08
0.020.020.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.284 0.0791 257.51
0.2840.0791257.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.284 -0.02 -0.08
0.284-0.02-0.08LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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