Blue Zodiac

#0F2D4E

General Information about Blue Zodiac

The hex color #0F2D4E, also known as Blue Zodiac, is a dark, muted shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 5.88% red, 17.65% green, and 30.59% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 81% cyan, 42% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% black. This color often evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. It is commonly associated with professionalism, trustworthiness, and authority, making it a popular choice for corporate branding, government institutions, and financial services. Due to its dark nature, it's essential to consider contrast ratios when using this color in design to ensure accessibility.

The hex color #0f2d4e, also known as Blue Zodiac, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When using this color for text or interactive elements, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet AA compliance. For AAA compliance, these ratios increase to 7:1 and 4.5:1, respectively. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate the contrast ratio between #0f2d4e and other colors. Avoid pairing it with dark backgrounds, as this will result in very low contrast and make it difficult for users, especially those with visual impairments, to read or interact with the content. Lighter shades of yellows, oranges or greens are likely to provide better contrast.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
15 45 78
RGB15 45 78
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
211.43deg 67.74% 18.24%
211.4367.7418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
211.43deg 5.88% 69.41%
211.435.8869.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0F2D4E
rgb15 45 78
hsl211.43deg 67.74% 18.24%
cmyk80.77% 42.31% 0% 69.41%
hwb211.43deg 5.88% 69.41%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.08
oklch0.2938 0.0701 253.15
oklab0.2938 -0.02 -0.07
CMYK
80.77% 42.31% 0% 69.41%
80.7742.31069.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.08
0.030.030.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2938 0.0701 253.15
0.29380.0701253.15LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2938 -0.02 -0.07
0.2938-0.02-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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