Persian Blue

#1837CE

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #1837CE, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep and captivating shade of blue with a touch of purple. It belongs to the blue color family and evokes feelings of tranquility, depth, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.41% red, 21.57% green, and 80.78% blue. Its CMYK values are 88.34% cyan, 73.7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 19.22% black. This color is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and stability. Historically, blue pigments were derived from precious minerals, making them highly valued. Persian Blue, in particular, has been used in art, fashion, and design for centuries, adding a touch of elegance and mystery to various applications. It is a color that commands attention and conveys a sense of authority and refinement. Furthermore it is a color name, which is named after the country of Persia (today Iran).

The hex color #1837ce, also known as Persian Blue, presents several accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as a foreground color for text, it requires careful selection of background colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, particularly for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Given the darkness of #1837ce, lighter shades of yellow, white, or light gray are often necessary to meet these standards. Moreover, avoid pairing it with similar dark hues, as this will make the text nearly illegible. Using online contrast checkers can help designers verify compliance and make informed decisions. Additionally, consider providing alternative color schemes to cater to diverse user needs and preferences. It's also important to ensure that color is not the sole means of conveying information, as colorblind users may miss critical details.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
24 55 206
RGB24 55 206
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
229.78deg 79.13% 45.1%
229.7879.1345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
229.78deg 9.41% 19.22%
229.789.4119.22HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1837CE
rgb24 55 206
hsl229.78deg 79.13% 45.1%
cmyk88.35% 73.3% 0% 19.22%
hwb229.78deg 9.41% 19.22%
xyz-d650.13 0.07 0.59
oklch0.4387 0.2306 265.98
oklab0.4387 -0.02 -0.23
CMYK
88.35% 73.3% 0% 19.22%
88.3573.3019.22CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.13 0.07 0.59
0.130.070.59XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4387 0.2306 265.98
0.43870.2306265.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4387 -0.02 -0.23
0.4387-0.02-0.23LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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