Matisse

#185F9C

General Information about #185F9C

#185F9C, also known as Matisse, is a deep, muted shade of blue that evokes feelings of serenity, stability, and trustworthiness. It belongs to the blue color family and is characterized by its moderate saturation and medium lightness. This hex color is often associated with professionalism, reliability, and calmness, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and web design. The color can convey a sense of sophistication and intelligence. In color psychology, blue is often linked to trust, security, and authority. Due to the nature of the color being a darker tone, the color is often matched with brighter accent colors. When used effectively, #185F9C can create a visually appealing and memorable brand identity.

The color #185F9C, also known as Matisse, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text. Its relatively low lightness value (compared to pure white) means it needs careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability. For text, a light color like white (#FFFFFF) or a very light gray would be appropriate choices for foreground text against a #185F9C background. Using online contrast checkers, the contrast ratio of #185F9C with black is around 3.6:1, which does not meet WCAG AA standards for normal text (4.5:1). Therefore, using a larger font size, or a bolder font weight may help to increase contrast. For interactive elements, such as buttons or links, careful consideration should be taken, especially for hover and focus states, to ensure they are clearly distinguishable. Additionally, be mindful of users with color vision deficiencies. Simulating how the color appears to individuals with different types of color blindness can help avoid accessibility issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
24 95 156
RGB24 95 156
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
207.73deg 73.33% 35.29%
207.7373.3335.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
207.73deg 9.41% 38.82%
207.739.4138.82HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#185F9C
rgb24 95 156
hsl207.73deg 73.33% 35.29%
cmyk84.62% 39.1% 0% 38.82%
hwb207.73deg 9.41% 38.82%
xyz-d650.1 0.11 0.33
oklch0.4755 0.1193 249.57
oklab0.4755 -0.04 -0.11
CMYK
84.62% 39.1% 0% 38.82%
84.6239.1038.82CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.11 0.33
0.10.110.33XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4755 0.1193 249.57
0.47550.1193249.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4755 -0.04 -0.11
0.4755-0.04-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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