Persian Blue

#0D40C9

About Persian Blue (#0D40C9)

The hexadecimal color code #0D40C9 represents a specific shade of blue known as Persian Blue. It is a deep, rich color often associated with royalty, wisdom, and stability. In the RGB color model, #0D40C9 is composed of 5.1% red, 25.1% green, and 78.8% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 94% cyan, 68% magenta, 0% yellow, and 21% black. This color is commonly used in various applications, from web design and graphic design to fashion and interior decoration. Its visual impact is strong, and it often evokes feelings of trust and sophistication. Its spectral reflectance makes it a particularly eye-catching color, especially when viewed under appropriate lighting conditions. Understanding its composition and properties is crucial for designers aiming to effectively incorporate it into their projects.

The color #0D40C9, a deep shade of Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a text color. Its low luminance value requires careful consideration of contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background. When using #0D40C9 for text, it's crucial to pair it with a very light background color, such as white or a very pale yellow, to meet these contrast requirements. Using online contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Alternatively, #0D40C9 can be used effectively for larger graphical elements where contrast is less critical but the aesthetic impact is more important. In those cases, consider the overall color scheme to avoid potential issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
13 64 201
RGB13 64 201
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.72deg 87.85% 41.96%
223.7287.8541.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.72deg 5.1% 21.18%
223.725.121.18HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0D40C9
rgb13 64 201
hsl223.72deg 87.85% 41.96%
cmyk93.53% 68.16% 0% 21.18%
hwb223.72deg 5.1% 21.18%
xyz-d650.13 0.08 0.56
oklch0.4456 0.2169 263.81
oklab0.4456 -0.02 -0.22
CMYK
93.53% 68.16% 0% 21.18%
93.5368.16021.18CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.13 0.08 0.56
0.130.080.56XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4456 0.2169 263.81
0.44560.2169263.81LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4456 -0.02 -0.22
0.4456-0.02-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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