Catalina Blue

#153183

General Information about Catalina Blue

The hex color #153183, commonly known as Catalina Blue, is a deep, saturated shade of blue that evokes feelings of sophistication and tranquility. It belongs to the blue color family and is characterized by its relatively low lightness value and high chroma. In the RGB color model, #153183 is composed of 8.24% red, 19.22% green, and 51.37% blue. Its CMYK representation is approximately 84% cyan, 63% magenta, 0% yellow, and 49% black. This color is often associated with stability, trustworthiness, and intelligence, making it a popular choice for branding and design projects. It provides a sense of depth and calmness, suitable for creating a professional and reliable image. Catalina Blue can be effectively combined with complementary colors like yellow-orange to create visually appealing contrast.

The hex color #153183, also known as Catalina Blue, presents specific accessibility considerations, particularly for web development. Its dark hue necessitates careful selection of foreground text and elements to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text against background colors. Given the darkness of #153183, lighter colors such as white (#FFFFFF) or very light shades of yellow or green are preferable for text. Using colors with insufficient contrast can significantly hinder readability for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. Additionally, interactive elements like buttons and links should have distinct visual cues and hover states that maintain adequate contrast to ensure usability for all users. Thorough testing with accessibility tools and diverse user groups is essential to validate the accessibility of color combinations involving #153183.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 49 131
RGB21 49 131
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.73deg 72.37% 29.8%
224.7372.3729.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.73deg 8.24% 48.63%
224.738.2448.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#153183
rgb21 49 131
hsl224.73deg 72.37% 29.8%
cmyk83.97% 62.6% 0% 48.63%
hwb224.73deg 8.24% 48.63%
xyz-d650.06 0.04 0.22
oklch0.3503 0.142 265.15
oklab0.3503 -0.01 -0.14
CMYK
83.97% 62.6% 0% 48.63%
83.9762.6048.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.04 0.22
0.060.040.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3503 0.142 265.15
0.35030.142265.15LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3503 -0.01 -0.14
0.3503-0.01-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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