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#11304C

General Information about #11304C

The hexadecimal color code #11304C represents a dark, muted shade of blue. It's composed of 6.67% red, 18.82% green, and 30.2% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 17 red, 48 green, and 76 blue. The CMYK representation of #11304C is approximately 77.63% cyan, 36.84% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69.8% black. This color is often associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. Its depth and richness make it suitable for various design applications, ranging from web design to branding to interior decor. Understanding the color's composition and its emotional connotations can help designers effectively utilize it to achieve their desired aesthetic and communicate the intended message.

The color #11304C, a deep, muted blue, presents some accessibility challenges. Its low luminance value means that text rendered in this color requires careful consideration of contrast ratios to ensure readability, especially for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #11304C as a background, it's crucial to pair it with a light-colored text. Conversely, if it's used for text, a light or bright background is essential. Tools like contrast checkers can help ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Careful design and testing with users are key to ensure that this color is used in a way that is both aesthetically pleasing and accessible to all users. Insufficient contrast can exclude users with low vision or color blindness, undermining the usability of the content.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
17 48 76
RGB17 48 76
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
208.47deg 63.44% 18.24%
208.4763.4418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
208.47deg 6.67% 70.2%
208.476.6770.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#11304C
rgb17 48 76
hsl208.47deg 63.44% 18.24%
cmyk77.63% 36.84% 0% 70.2%
hwb208.47deg 6.67% 70.2%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.07
oklch0.3013 0.0627 248.69
oklab0.3013 -0.02 -0.06
CMYK
77.63% 36.84% 0% 70.2%
77.6336.84070.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.07
0.030.030.07XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3013 0.0627 248.69
0.30130.0627248.69LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3013 -0.02 -0.06
0.3013-0.02-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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