Torea Bay

#141BB6

General Information about Torea Bay

The hexadecimal color code #141BB6 represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as Torea Bay. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 7.84% red, 10.59% green, and 71.37% blue. This composition indicates a strong presence of blue, giving the color its characteristic appearance. Torea Bay falls into the category of cool colors and evokes feelings of calmness, sophistication, and depth. It is often associated with trustworthiness, intelligence, and stability. Due to its dark nature, it is typically used as an accent color rather than a primary color, as it can become overwhelming when used in large quantities. Its unique hue makes it suitable for creating visually appealing and memorable designs.

The hex color #141BB6, also known as Torea Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning text legibility. Its low luminance of approximately 3% necessitates careful consideration when used as a background or foreground color. For text to be readable against this dark shade of blue, a light color with a high contrast ratio is essential. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA standards. Meeting AAA standards requires even higher contrast ratios. Using tools like contrast checkers are helpful to ensure sufficient contrast. Avoid pairing it with mid-tone colors, as they are likely to fail accessibility requirements. Proper color choices will make web content accessible and enjoyable for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
20 27 182
RGB20 27 182
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
237.41deg 80.2% 39.61%
237.4180.239.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
237.41deg 7.84% 28.63%
237.417.8428.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#141BB6
rgb20 27 182
hsl237.41deg 80.2% 39.61%
cmyk89.01% 85.16% 0% 28.63%
hwb237.41deg 7.84% 28.63%
xyz-d650.09 0.04 0.45
oklch0.3739 0.2274 267
oklab0.3739 -0.01 -0.23
CMYK
89.01% 85.16% 0% 28.63%
89.0185.16028.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.04 0.45
0.090.040.45XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3739 0.2274 267
0.37390.2274267LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3739 -0.01 -0.23
0.3739-0.01-0.23LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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