Bay of Many

#16357B

General Information about #16357B

#16357B, also known as Bay of Many, is a dark shade of blue in the blue-violet color range. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 8.63% red, 21.57% green, and 48.24% blue. Converting it to the CMYK color model yields 82.01% cyan, 55.25% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51.76% black. In the HSL color space, its hue is 221.76 degrees, its saturation is 69.64%, and its lightness is 28.43%. Bay of Many is perceived as a cool, calming color that evokes feelings of stability and trust. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easy to use in digital design applications, and it is often employed to create a professional or sophisticated aesthetic. It is named 'Bay of Many' due to its resemblance to the color of deep bay waters.

The hex color #16357B, also known as Bay of Many, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its dark hue results in a low contrast ratio when paired with lighter text colors, potentially causing readability issues for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for text legibility. Therefore, when using #16357B as a background, it is essential to select a text color that provides adequate contrast, such as a very light gray or white (#FFFFFF). Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the contrast ratio meets accessibility standards. Moreover, avoid using this color for essential interactive elements like buttons or links without careful consideration of the contrast and alternative visual cues to ensure usability for all users. Providing alternative text descriptions for images using this color is also a good practice.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 53 123
RGB22 53 123
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
221.58deg 69.66% 28.43%
221.5869.6628.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
221.58deg 8.63% 51.76%
221.588.6351.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#16357B
rgb22 53 123
hsl221.58deg 69.66% 28.43%
cmyk82.11% 56.91% 0% 51.76%
hwb221.58deg 8.63% 51.76%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.19
oklch0.352 0.1251 263.38
oklab0.352 -0.01 -0.12
CMYK
82.11% 56.91% 0% 51.76%
82.1156.91051.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.19
0.050.040.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.352 0.1251 263.38
0.3520.1251263.38LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.352 -0.01 -0.12
0.352-0.01-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

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