Elephant

#10304E

General Information about #10304e

The hex color #10304e, often referred to as "Elephant," is a dark, desaturated blue-gray hue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 6.27% red, 18.82% green, and 30.59% blue. In the CMYK color model, commonly used for printing, it consists of 79.48% cyan, 38.24% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69.41% black. This color is often associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. Due to its low lightness value, it is best used sparingly as an accent color or background element. When used for text, it requires a light background to ensure readability. The color evokes emotions of trust and professionalism, often suitable for serious, corporate or formal environments.

The hex color #10304e, also known as Elephant, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text. Its low lightness value (approximately 11%) means it provides insufficient contrast against white backgrounds, potentially violating WCAG guidelines for text legibility. To ensure accessibility, it's crucial to use this color with lighter backgrounds that provide a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Consider using online contrast checkers to verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using this color for interactive elements without clear visual cues and sufficient contrast. If using it for links, ensure they are clearly distinguishable through underlining or other visual indicators, beyond just color. When used thoughtfully with proper contrast and visual cues, #10304e can be part of an accessible design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
16 48 78
RGB16 48 78
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
209.03deg 65.96% 18.43%
209.0365.9618.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
209.03deg 6.27% 69.41%
209.036.2769.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#10304E
rgb16 48 78
hsl209.03deg 65.96% 18.43%
cmyk79.49% 38.46% 0% 69.41%
hwb209.03deg 6.27% 69.41%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.08
oklch0.3023 0.0661 249.74
oklab0.3023 -0.02 -0.06
CMYK
79.49% 38.46% 0% 69.41%
79.4938.46069.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.08
0.030.030.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3023 0.0661 249.74
0.30230.0661249.74LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3023 -0.02 -0.06
0.3023-0.02-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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