Persian Blue

#1743B3

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #1743B3, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep, saturated shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it consists of 9.02% red, 26.27% green, and 70.2% blue. It is commonly associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Persian Blue is often used in corporate branding to convey stability and reliability. In color psychology, blue is known to have a calming effect and can promote relaxation. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easy to use in web design and digital applications. The color's specific hue and saturation can evoke different emotions and associations depending on its context and surrounding colors.

The color #1743B3, a deep shade of blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly when used as text against a white or very light background. Its low luminance value (relative to white) can make it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #1743B3, careful consideration must be given to the background color to ensure sufficient contrast. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination meets accessibility standards. For instance, pairing #1743B3 with a light yellow or a very light gray would likely improve readability. Additionally, avoid using this color for critical interactive elements without proper text labels or alternative visual cues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
23 67 179
RGB23 67 179
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.08deg 77.23% 39.61%
223.0877.2339.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.08deg 9.02% 29.8%
223.089.0229.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1743B3
rgb23 67 179
hsl223.08deg 77.23% 39.61%
cmyk87.15% 62.57% 0% 29.8%
hwb223.08deg 9.02% 29.8%
xyz-d650.1 0.07 0.44
oklch0.4318 0.1841 263.87
oklab0.4318 -0.02 -0.18
CMYK
87.15% 62.57% 0% 29.8%
87.1562.57029.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.07 0.44
0.10.070.44XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4318 0.1841 263.87
0.43180.1841263.87LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4318 -0.02 -0.18
0.4318-0.02-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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