Jacksons Purple

#152D86

General Information

The hexadecimal color #152D86, also known as Jackson's Purple, is a dark, muted shade of blue-purple. It is composed of 8.24% red, 17.65% green, and 52.55% blue. In the RGB color model, it has values of 21 red, 45 green, and 134 blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 84% cyan, 66% magenta, 0% yellow, and 47% black. This color is often associated with sophistication, mystery, and depth. Its deep hue makes it suitable for applications where a sense of elegance and formality is desired. Jackson's Purple is not a commonly used color in everyday designs, but it can be effectively employed to create a unique and memorable visual impact, making it a valuable asset in specific creative contexts.

The color #152D86, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Due to its dark hue, it requires careful consideration of color contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #152D86 as a background color, it's crucial to choose a light text color to meet these standards. White or very light shades of yellow or green could be suitable options. However, avoid using mid-tone colors, as they are likely to fail contrast checks. Tools like WebAIM's contrast checker can be used to verify compliance. It's also important to consider users with color blindness, and alternative color schemes or visual cues might be necessary to convey information effectively. For buttons and interactive elements, providing additional indicators, such as underlines or icons, can further improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 45 134
RGB21 45 134
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
227.26deg 72.9% 30.39%
227.2672.930.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
227.26deg 8.24% 47.45%
227.268.2447.45HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#152D86
rgb21 45 134
hsl227.26deg 72.9% 30.39%
cmyk84.33% 66.42% 0% 47.45%
hwb227.26deg 8.24% 47.45%
xyz-d650.06 0.04 0.23
oklch0.3452 0.1512 266.31
oklab0.3452 -0.01 -0.15
CMYK
84.33% 66.42% 0% 47.45%
84.3366.42047.45CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.04 0.23
0.060.040.23XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3452 0.1512 266.31
0.34520.1512266.31LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3452 -0.01 -0.15
0.3452-0.01-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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