Catalina Blue

#162C82

General Information about Catalina Blue

Catalina Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #162C82, is a deep and rich shade of blue that evokes feelings of tranquility, depth, and sophistication. It resides within the blue color family, possessing a strong presence and a slightly mysterious undertone. In the RGB color model, it consists of 8.63% red, 17.25% green, and 50.98% blue. Its primary associations include royalty, intelligence, stability, and depth. This color finds applications across various design disciplines, from web development to interior decor, often chosen to convey a sense of professionalism, trust, and reliability. It's a popular choice for branding and marketing materials where a serious and dependable image is desired.

The color #162C82, also known as Catalina Blue, presents specific accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its dark hue results in a low luminance value, which means that text rendered in this color requires careful consideration of contrast ratios. To ensure readability, especially for users with low vision or color blindness, it's essential to pair this color with significantly lighter text colors, such as white or very light shades of yellow or gray. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as specified by WCAG guidelines. Moreover, avoid using this color for critical interactive elements without clear visual cues, as users might struggle to identify them. Providing alternative visual cues, like borders or icons, can improve usability for everyone. Also, consider testing your designs with color blindness simulators to ensure content is accessible to individuals with different types of color vision deficiencies.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 44 130
RGB22 44 130
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
227.78deg 71.05% 29.8%
227.7871.0529.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
227.78deg 8.63% 49.02%
227.788.6349.02HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#162C82
rgb22 44 130
hsl227.78deg 71.05% 29.8%
cmyk83.08% 66.15% 0% 49.02%
hwb227.78deg 8.63% 49.02%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.22
oklch0.3396 0.1467 266.78
oklab0.3396 -0.01 -0.15
CMYK
83.08% 66.15% 0% 49.02%
83.0866.15049.02CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.22
0.050.040.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3396 0.1467 266.78
0.33960.1467266.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3396 -0.01 -0.15
0.3396-0.01-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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