Dark Blue

#1210BA

General Information about #1210BA

The hexadecimal color code #1210BA represents a dark shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 7.06% red, 6.27% green, and 72.55% blue. This signifies a high concentration of blue compared to red and green, resulting in its characteristic blue hue. The color is often associated with feelings of trust, stability, and depth. In terms of web design, it is important to consider the accessibility and readability when using the hex code #1210BA. Its darkness suggests a low luminance value, which means light-colored fonts are recommended. #1210BA belongs to the range of blue colors and is commonly used where blue undertones are needed.

The color #1210BA, a dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its low luminance value results in poor contrast against light backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To ensure accessibility, it's crucial to use this color with a high-contrast foreground color like white or a very light shade of yellow. Additionally, consider providing alternative text descriptions for images or icons that utilize this color. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend specific contrast ratios for text and non-text elements; ensure that any usage of #1210BA meets these requirements. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination passes accessibility standards. Furthermore, avoid using this color as the sole indicator of interactive elements. Add additional cues like underlines or icons to ensure users can identify clickable elements.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 16 186
RGB18 16 186
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240.71deg 84.16% 39.61%
240.7184.1639.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240.71deg 6.27% 27.06%
240.716.2727.06HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1210BA
rgb18 16 186
hsl240.71deg 84.16% 39.61%
cmyk90.32% 91.4% 0% 27.06%
hwb240.71deg 6.27% 27.06%
xyz-d650.09 0.04 0.47
oklch0.3694 0.2383 266.65
oklab0.3694 -0.01 -0.24
CMYK
90.32% 91.4% 0% 27.06%
90.3291.4027.06CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.04 0.47
0.090.040.47XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3694 0.2383 266.65
0.36940.2383266.65LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3694 -0.01 -0.24
0.3694-0.01-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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