Jacksons Purple

#152683

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hexadecimal color code #152683, is a dark shade of blue-purple. It is composed of 8.24% red, 14.9% green, and 51.37% blue. In the RGB color space, it is relatively low in red and green components but has a significant amount of blue, contributing to its deep purple hue. The CMYK values are 0.84, 0.71, 0.0, 0.49, meaning it requires a large amount of cyan and magenta and a moderate amount of black to reproduce accurately in print. This color evokes feelings of sophistication and mystery due to its resemblance to royalty and depth. It is often used to convey a sense of luxury and exclusivity. The color is not commonly found in nature, which adds to its unique and somewhat artificial appearance. Its dark nature gives it a subdued and calming effect. It has a strong association with creativity and imagination, often linked to artistic endeavors and innovation.

The color #152683, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges. Its low lightness value results in poor contrast against light backgrounds, potentially making text or interactive elements difficult to read for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability. For text content, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using Jackson's Purple, careful consideration should be given to the foreground color to ensure these contrast ratios are met. White or very light shades of yellow or green could offer better contrast. Testing the color combination with accessibility tools is highly recommended to validate its compliance with accessibility standards and improve usability for all users. Non-text elements like icons or graphical controls also require a contrast ratio of 3:1 against adjacent colors. Using color alone to convey information should be avoided; supplement it with text labels or other visual cues to ensure accessibility for colorblind users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 38 131
RGB21 38 131
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.73deg 72.37% 29.8%
230.7372.3729.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.73deg 8.24% 48.63%
230.738.2448.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#152683
rgb21 38 131
hsl230.73deg 72.37% 29.8%
cmyk83.97% 70.99% 0% 48.63%
hwb230.73deg 8.24% 48.63%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.22
oklch0.329 0.1556 267.75
oklab0.329 -0.01 -0.16
CMYK
83.97% 70.99% 0% 48.63%
83.9770.99048.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.22
0.050.030.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.329 0.1556 267.75
0.3290.1556267.75LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.329 -0.01 -0.16
0.329-0.01-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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