Persian Blue

#121DB8

General Information about Persian Blue (#121DB8)

The hex color code #121DB8, commonly referred to as Persian Blue, is a vibrant and deep shade of blue within the blue-violet color spectrum. It is a saturated color, meaning it has a high intensity and purity. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, #121DB8 is composed of 7.06% red, 11.37% green, and 72.16% blue. The corresponding CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) values are 90%, 84%, 0%, and 28%. Persian Blue is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and tranquility, and its rich hue lends itself well to various design applications. Its intensity makes it particularly striking when used as an accent color or in combination with complementary shades.

The hex color #121DB8, also known as Persian Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its dark hue results in a low contrast ratio against standard white backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text rendered in this color. To enhance accessibility, it is crucial to pair this color with very light shades of backgrounds or text colors. White (#FFFFFF) or very light grays are advisable. Moreover, avoiding its use for crucial interactive elements like buttons or links without sufficient contrast is essential. Developers should rigorously test color combinations using WCAG guidelines to ensure compliance and optimal readability for all users, including those with color vision deficiencies. Consider using contrast checkers to verify sufficient contrast ratios.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 29 184
RGB18 29 184
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
236.02deg 82.18% 39.61%
236.0282.1839.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
236.02deg 7.06% 27.84%
236.027.0627.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#121DB8
rgb18 29 184
hsl236.02deg 82.18% 39.61%
cmyk90.22% 84.24% 0% 27.84%
hwb236.02deg 7.06% 27.84%
xyz-d650.09 0.04 0.46
oklch0.3779 0.2287 266.54
oklab0.3779 -0.01 -0.23
CMYK
90.22% 84.24% 0% 27.84%
90.2284.24027.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.04 0.46
0.090.040.46XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3779 0.2287 266.54
0.37790.2287266.54LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3779 -0.01 -0.23
0.3779-0.01-0.23LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

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