Chathams Blue

#165382

General Information about Chathams Blue (#165382)

The hexadecimal color code #165382, also known as Chathams Blue, is a dark, subdued shade of blue. It is composed of 8.63% red, 32.55% green, and 50.98% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 22 red, 83 green, and 130 blue. The color's relatively low red component and higher blue component contribute to its cool, calming nature. Chathams Blue is often associated with professionalism, trust, and stability, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and website design. Its hex triplet is #165382, and it can be represented in other color spaces, such as CMYK, HSL, and Lab, each offering different ways to define and utilize the color in various applications.

The hex color #165382, also known as Chathams Blue, presents specific accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively dark hue necessitates careful selection of foreground text and interactive elements to ensure sufficient contrast. A minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text, and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to comply with WCAG guidelines. When used as a background color, lighter shades of text like white (#FFFFFF) or very light grays are advisable. It's crucial to avoid pairing this blue with other dark colors, as this will likely result in poor readability, especially for users with visual impairments. Also consider providing alternative visual cues beyond color to convey information or actions, such as underlines for links or icons alongside text.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 83 130
RGB22 83 130
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
206.11deg 71.05% 29.8%
206.1171.0529.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
206.11deg 8.63% 49.02%
206.118.6349.02HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#165382
rgb22 83 130
hsl206.11deg 71.05% 29.8%
cmyk83.08% 36.15% 0% 49.02%
hwb206.11deg 8.63% 49.02%
xyz-d650.07 0.08 0.22
oklch0.429 0.0985 246.67
oklab0.429 -0.04 -0.09
CMYK
83.08% 36.15% 0% 49.02%
83.0836.15049.02CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.08 0.22
0.070.080.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.429 0.0985 246.67
0.4290.0985246.67LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.429 -0.04 -0.09
0.429-0.04-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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