Gulf Blue

#110954

General Information about Gulf Blue

The hex color #110954, often referred to as Gulf Blue, is a deep, muted shade of blue within the blue-violet color range. It possesses a certain depth and richness, making it a suitable choice for creating sophisticated and calming visual experiences. This color is primarily composed of blue, with slight undertones of purple, which contribute to its unique character. In the RGB color model, #110954 translates to R:17, G:9, B:84. It is more frequently used in digital design and web development, where hexadecimal color codes are standard. Its CMYK values are C:80, M:89, Y:0, K:67. The color has a low saturation and brightness and evokes a sense of calmness and professionalism.

The hex color #110954, also known as Gulf Blue, presents certain accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires light text to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Given its dark hue, #110954 necessitates careful selection of foreground colors. White (#FFFFFF) or very light shades of yellow or cyan are advisable choices to meet accessibility standards. It is important to test color combinations with accessibility tools to confirm compliance and ensure that content is perceivable to users with visual impairments. Furthermore, avoid using color alone to convey important information; supplement it with text or icons.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
17 9 84
RGB17 9 84
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
246.4deg 80.65% 18.24%
246.480.6518.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
246.4deg 3.53% 67.06%
246.43.5367.06HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#110954
rgb17 9 84
hsl246.4deg 80.65% 18.24%
cmyk79.76% 89.29% 0% 67.06%
hwb246.4deg 3.53% 67.06%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.08
oklch0.2256 0.1246 274.59
oklab0.2256 0.01 -0.12
CMYK
79.76% 89.29% 0% 67.06%
79.7689.29067.06CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.08
0.020.010.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2256 0.1246 274.59
0.22560.1246274.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2256 0.01 -0.12
0.22560.01-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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