Tory Blue

#0F49BB

General Information about Tory Blue

The hexadecimal color code #0f49bb, also known as Tory Blue, is a shade of blue found in the blue-violet color range. It is created by combining 5.9% red, 28.6% green, and 73.3% blue. The color is often associated with qualities like trust, stability, and professionalism. In color psychology, blues are often used to create a sense of calm and security. This particular shade, #0f49bb, leans towards a more formal and sophisticated aesthetic. Tory Blue's hexadecimal nature makes it versatile for different color models, and is common in modern web applications. The name Tory Blue itself suggests a history, perhaps of political association. Its brightness is lower than pure blue, making it less attention-grabbing than some other blues, but all in all creates a calming effect.

The hex color #0f49bb, also known as Tory Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding text contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful consideration of the foreground text color to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Given its relatively dark hue, pairing #0f49bb with light colors such as white (#ffffff) or very light shades of yellow or green is advisable to meet accessibility standards. Testing the color combination with accessibility tools is essential to verify sufficient contrast. Using it for interactive elements requires clear visual cues beyond color alone to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. Providing alternative styling options can further improve the user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
15 73 187
RGB15 73 187
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
219.77deg 85.15% 39.61%
219.7785.1539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
219.77deg 5.88% 26.67%
219.775.8826.67HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0F49BB
rgb15 73 187
hsl219.77deg 85.15% 39.61%
cmyk91.98% 60.96% 0% 26.67%
hwb219.77deg 5.88% 26.67%
xyz-d650.12 0.08 0.48
oklch0.4491 0.1886 262.09
oklab0.4491 -0.03 -0.19
CMYK
91.98% 60.96% 0% 26.67%
91.9860.96026.67CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.08 0.48
0.120.080.48XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4491 0.1886 262.09
0.44910.1886262.09LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4491 -0.03 -0.19
0.4491-0.03-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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