Blue

#1501E5

About Hex Color #1501E5

The hexadecimal color code #1501E5 represents a deep, vivid shade of blue in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model. This particular blue is created by a combination of relatively low red and green values (15 and 1 respectively) and a high blue value (229), resulting in a color that leans heavily towards the blue spectrum. Hex color codes are commonly used in web design and digital graphics to specify precise colors. Understanding how these codes translate into visual colors is essential for designers and developers. The hex code provides a standardized way to communicate and replicate color accurately across different platforms and devices. This specific blue can evoke feelings of calmness, trust, or sophistication, depending on its context.

The hex color #1501E5, a deep shade of blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Its strong saturation and relatively low luminance value can pose challenges for users with visual impairments. When used as a foreground color, it requires a light background to ensure sufficient contrast, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for readability. Text using #1501E5 against a dark background may be illegible for many users. It is essential to test color combinations with accessibility tools to verify contrast ratios. Additionally, consider providing alternative color schemes for users with color blindness. Employing this color judiciously, especially in crucial interactive elements, paired with clear visual cues, can significantly improve the overall user experience, ensuring that content is accessible and understandable for everyone, regardless of their visual abilities. Overuse can lead to visual fatigue, so balance is key.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 1 229
RGB21 1 229
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
245.26deg 99.13% 45.1%
245.2699.1345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
245.26deg 0.39% 10.2%
245.260.3910.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1501E5
rgb21 1 229
hsl245.26deg 99.13% 45.1%
cmyk90.83% 99.56% 0% 10.2%
hwb245.26deg 0.39% 10.2%
xyz-d650.14 0.06 0.74
oklch0.4211 0.2856 266.11
oklab0.4211 -0.02 -0.28
CMYK
90.83% 99.56% 0% 10.2%
90.8399.56010.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.06 0.74
0.140.060.74XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4211 0.2856 266.11
0.42110.2856266.11LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4211 -0.02 -0.28
0.4211-0.02-0.28LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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