Deep Cove

#120D42

General Information about #120D42

The hex color #120D42, also known as Deep Cove, is a dark, muted shade of blue-purple. It belongs to the blue-violet color family and is often associated with qualities such as sophistication, depth, and mystery. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 7.06% red, 5.1% green, and 25.88% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 73% cyan, 80% magenta, 0% yellow, and 74% black. This color is often used in designs where a sense of calmness, elegance, or intellectualism is desired. Its hexadecimal nature makes it perfectly suitable for web applications and digital designs where precise color specifications are required. Deep Cove can evoke feelings of tranquility and stability, making it an excellent choice for creating a sense of trust and reliability.

The hex color #120D42, also known as Deep Cove, presents certain accessibility challenges. Its dark nature results in low contrast when paired with similarly dark colors, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to perceive text or graphical elements. When using this color for text, it is crucial to ensure a sufficiently high contrast ratio against the background, ideally adhering to WCAG guidelines (a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). Lighter shades of yellows, greens, or even light blues can work well as contrasting foreground colors. Additionally, consider providing alternative cues like icons or labels to enhance usability for all users. Avoid using this color for critical information without adequate contrast.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 13 66
RGB18 13 66
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
245.66 67.09% 15.49%
245.6667.0915.49HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
245.66 5.1% 74.12%
245.665.174.12HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#120D42
rgb18 13 66
hsl245.66 67.09% 15.49%
cmyk72.73% 80.3% 0% 74.12%
hwb245.66 5.1% 74.12%
xyz1.38 0.81 5.24
CMYK
72.73% 80.3% 0% 74.12%
72.7380.3074.12CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
1.38 0.81 5.24
1.380.815.24XYZ
X
Y
Z

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