Persian Blue

#162EB4

General Information about Persian Blue (#162EB4)

Persian Blue, represented by the hexadecimal color code #162EB4, is a deep, vibrant shade of blue with a slightly purplish undertone. It falls within the blue color family, known for its associations with trust, stability, and intelligence. In the RGB color model, #162EB4 consists of 8.63% red, 18.04% green, and 70.59% blue. This high blue component gives the color its distinctive hue. The color is often used to invoke feelings of calmness and serenity. In design, it is frequently employed to create a sense of authority and professionalism, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and website design. It can also be seen in artistic contexts, where its depth and richness add depth and impact to visual compositions. Its use is diverse, crossing different creative fields.

The hex color #162EB4, also known as Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based contexts. Its relatively low luminance can create insufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text rendered in this color. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, when using #162EB4 for text, it is crucial to pair it with a very light color for the background to ensure readability. Alternatively, using it for decorative elements or larger graphical components where readability is not the primary concern can be more acceptable. Tools are readily available online to check the contrast ratio between different color combinations to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Consideration should also be given to users with color vision deficiencies when choosing color pairings.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 46 180
RGB22 46 180
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.89deg 78.22% 39.61%
230.8978.2239.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.89deg 8.63% 29.41%
230.898.6329.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#162EB4
rgb22 46 180
hsl230.89deg 78.22% 39.61%
cmyk87.78% 74.44% 0% 29.41%
hwb230.89deg 8.63% 29.41%
xyz-d650.1 0.05 0.44
oklch0.3961 0.2089 266.49
oklab0.3961 -0.01 -0.21
CMYK
87.78% 74.44% 0% 29.41%
87.7874.44029.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.05 0.44
0.10.050.44XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3961 0.2089 266.49
0.39610.2089266.49LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3961 -0.01 -0.21
0.3961-0.01-0.21LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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