Tory Blue

#0F45A4

General Information about Tory Blue (#0F45A4)

The hexadecimal color code #0F45A4, also known as Tory Blue, represents a deep, saturated shade of blue. It is composed of 5.9% red, 27.1% green, and 64.3% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 15 red, 69 green, and 164 blue. The color is often associated with stability, trust, and authority. Tory Blue is typically used in corporate branding, web design, and other contexts where a sense of professionalism and reliability is desired. This blue is part of the cool color palette and can evoke a sense of calm and serenity. Its deepness provides a sense of confidence and credibility when used appropriately. It's a color that is often seen in logos and marketing materials of established and trustworthy brands.

The hex color #0F45A4, also known as Tory Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its relatively low lightness value means that it 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 recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text against its background. When using #0F45A4 for text, it's crucial to pair it with a light color such as white (#FFFFFF) or a very pale yellow to meet these contrast requirements. Using it as a background color for text also requires similar consideration. Furthermore, avoid using this color to represent critical information without additional cues like icons or text labels. When used as an interactive element, such as a button, ensure that sufficient visual feedback is provided upon hover or click to meet WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
15 69 164
RGB15 69 164
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.26deg 83.24% 35.1%
218.2683.2435.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.26deg 5.88% 35.69%
218.265.8835.69HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0F45A4
rgb15 69 164
hsl218.26deg 83.24% 35.1%
cmyk90.85% 57.93% 0% 35.69%
hwb218.26deg 5.88% 35.69%
xyz-d650.09 0.07 0.36
oklch0.4204 0.1632 261.1
oklab0.4204 -0.03 -0.16
CMYK
90.85% 57.93% 0% 35.69%
90.8557.93035.69CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.07 0.36
0.090.070.36XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4204 0.1632 261.1
0.42040.1632261.1LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4204 -0.03 -0.16
0.4204-0.03-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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