Jacksons Purple

#121E86

General Information about Jackson's Purple

The hexadecimal color #121E86, commonly referred to as Jackson's Purple, is a dark shade of blue-purple, it falls under the blue-violet color category. It is composed of 7.1% red, 11.8% green, and 52.5% blue. In the RGB color space, it's represented as RGB(18, 30, 134). The color is often associated with sophistication, depth, and a touch of mystery. In a subtractive color model (CMYK), it is composed of 86.57% cyan, 77.61% magenta, 0% yellow and 47.45% black. Its usage can evoke a sense of calmness and introspection, making it suitable for designs aiming to create a peaceful or contemplative atmosphere. The color is a good choice when looking for a darker shade for a regal feel.

The hex color #121E86, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Due to its dark hue, sufficient contrast is crucial when used as a background or text color. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against background colors. Using a very light color like white or a pale yellow as text on this background ensures readability for users with visual impairments. Tools are available to check contrast ratios and ensure compliance. Avoid pairing this color with other dark shades as it may render text illegible for many users. It's also important to consider users with color blindness; ensure that information conveyed through color is also available through other means, such as text labels or symbols. Thoughtful design ensures inclusivity and accessibility for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 30 134
RGB18 30 134
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.79deg 76.32% 29.8%
233.7976.3229.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.79deg 7.06% 47.45%
233.797.0647.45HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#121E86
rgb18 30 134
hsl233.79deg 76.32% 29.8%
cmyk86.57% 77.61% 0% 47.45%
hwb233.79deg 7.06% 47.45%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.23
oklch0.3179 0.169 267.9
oklab0.3179 -0.01 -0.17
CMYK
86.57% 77.61% 0% 47.45%
86.5777.61047.45CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.23
0.050.030.23XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3179 0.169 267.9
0.31790.169267.9LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3179 -0.01 -0.17
0.3179-0.01-0.17LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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