Chathams Blue

#0E457A

General Information about Chathams Blue

Chathams Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #0E457A, is a dark shade of blue that evokes feelings of trust, stability, and professionalism. This color is named after the Chatham Islands, a remote archipelago in the Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand. In the RGB color model, #0E457A consists of 5.49% red, 27.06% green, and 47.84% blue. Its CMYK values are 88.55% cyan, 43.41% magenta, 0% yellow, and 52.16% black. This deep blue hue is often used in corporate branding, web design, and interior design to convey a sense of reliability, authority, and sophistication. Its calming nature also makes it suitable for creating a serene and trustworthy environment.

The color #0E457A, also known as Chathams Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as text on a white background. Its low luminance value of approximately 4.7 cd/m² falls short of the WCAG recommended contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This means that users with visual impairments may find it difficult to read text displayed in this color. To improve accessibility, consider pairing #0E457A with lighter background colors or using it for larger text elements. Enhancing the contrast will significantly improve readability for a wider range of users, ensuring a more inclusive and user-friendly design. Always test color combinations with accessibility tools to ensure compliance with WCAG standards.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
14 69 122
RGB14 69 122
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
209.44deg 79.41% 26.67%
209.4479.4126.67HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
209.44deg 5.49% 52.16%
209.445.4952.16HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0E457A
rgb14 69 122
hsl209.44deg 79.41% 26.67%
cmyk88.52% 43.44% 0% 52.16%
hwb209.44deg 5.49% 52.16%
xyz-d650.06 0.06 0.19
oklch0.3867 0.1053 252.19
oklab0.3867 -0.03 -0.1
CMYK
88.52% 43.44% 0% 52.16%
88.5243.44052.16CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.06 0.19
0.060.060.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3867 0.1053 252.19
0.38670.1053252.19LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3867 -0.03 -0.1
0.3867-0.03-0.1LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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