Jacksons Purple

#172B84

General Information

Jackson's Purple, identified by the hexadecimal color code #172B84, is a dark and intriguing shade of purple. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.02% red, 16.86% green, and 51.76% blue. This composition gives it a deep, almost mysterious character. The color is often associated with royalty, sophistication, and creativity. Its CMYK values are 0.83, 0.67, 0.00, 0.48, indicating the proportions of cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black) inks needed to reproduce it in print. Jackson's Purple is not a commonly used color, which makes it all the more striking when incorporated into design. Its unique blend of hues allows it to stand out, especially when paired with complementary or contrasting colors.

The color #172B84, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its dark hue results in a low contrast ratio against lighter backgrounds, which can make text difficult to read for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability. To ensure accessibility, consider using this color with very light backgrounds or pairing it with significantly lighter text colors, such as white or a very pale yellow. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination meets accessibility standards. Additionally, providing alternative text descriptions for images and elements using this color can further enhance accessibility for screen reader users. Remember that ensuring inclusivity benefits all users, not just those with disabilities.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
23 43 132
RGB23 43 132
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.99deg 70.32% 30.39%
228.9970.3230.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.99deg 9.02% 48.24%
228.999.0248.24HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#172B84
rgb23 43 132
hsl228.99deg 70.32% 30.39%
cmyk82.58% 67.42% 0% 48.24%
hwb228.99deg 9.02% 48.24%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.22
oklch0.3401 0.1504 267.37
oklab0.3401 -0.01 -0.15
CMYK
82.58% 67.42% 0% 48.24%
82.5867.42048.24CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.22
0.050.040.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3401 0.1504 267.37
0.34010.1504267.37LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3401 -0.01 -0.15
0.3401-0.01-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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