Fun Blue

#165A9E

General Information about #165A9E

The hexadecimal color #165A9E, often referred to as "Fun Blue", is a deep, cool blue shade. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 8.63% red, 35.29% green, and 62.35% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 86.18% cyan, 43.38% magenta, 0% yellow, and 37.65% black. This color is often associated with calmness, trust, and stability. In web design, #165A9E can be used to create a professional and reliable look. It can also be effectively employed in data visualization to represent information clearly. Its versatility makes it a popular choice across various design applications, from corporate branding to personal websites. Understanding the composition and psychological effects of #165A9E allows designers to harness its power effectively.

The color #165A9E, a deep, cool blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. When used as a background color, ensure sufficient contrast with text to meet WCAG guidelines for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Lighter shades of yellow, white, or even light grey can work well as foreground text colors. Avoid pairing this blue with darker shades of grey, black, or other dark blues, as this will reduce contrast and make content difficult to read, especially for users with visual impairments. Testing with accessibility tools and getting feedback from users are crucial steps in ensuring inclusive design. Remember to consider colorblindness, and use color combinations that are distinguishable for individuals with different types of color vision deficiencies. When used for interactive elements like buttons or links, provide additional cues like underlines or icons to enhance usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 90 158
RGB22 90 158
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
210deg 75.56% 35.29%
21075.5635.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
210deg 8.63% 38.04%
2108.6338.04HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#165A9E
rgb22 90 158
hsl210deg 75.56% 35.29%
cmyk86.08% 43.04% 0% 38.04%
hwb210deg 8.63% 38.04%
xyz-d650.1 0.1 0.34
oklch0.4645 0.128 252.82
oklab0.4645 -0.04 -0.12
CMYK
86.08% 43.04% 0% 38.04%
86.0843.04038.04CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.1 0.34
0.10.10.34XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4645 0.128 252.82
0.46450.128252.82LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4645 -0.04 -0.12
0.4645-0.04-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

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