Dark Blue

#1905C5

General Information about #1905C5

The hexadecimal color code #1905C5 represents a dark shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.8% red, 2% green, and 77.3% blue. This significant dominance of blue contributes to its characteristic deep blue appearance. It falls into the blue-violet color range. Colors like #1905C5 are often associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and authority. In web design and graphic arts, understanding the properties of this color is crucial for creating visually appealing and accessible designs. This specific shade is most effective when used purposefully and sparingly, often as an accent to provide contrast or to evoke a particular mood. In color theory, #1905C5 would be considered a cool color.

The color #1905C5, a dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its low luminance value results in poor contrast against light backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to discern text or interface elements. A contrast ratio below the WCAG recommended minimums can exclude users with low vision, color blindness, or age-related macular degeneration. To improve accessibility, pair this dark blue with very light colors such as white or pale yellow to achieve sufficient contrast. Avoid using it for critical information or interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast ratios. Tools like WebAIM's contrast checker can help evaluate color pairings for compliance. Employing sufficient text size, using bold fonts, and providing alternative visual cues can mitigate some accessibility issues. Semantic HTML and ARIA attributes can also help assistive technologies properly interpret content.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
25 5 197
RGB25 5 197
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
246.25deg 95.05% 39.61%
246.2595.0539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
246.25deg 1.96% 22.75%
246.251.9622.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1905C5
rgb25 5 197
hsl246.25deg 95.05% 39.61%
cmyk87.31% 97.46% 0% 22.75%
hwb246.25deg 1.96% 22.75%
xyz-d650.11 0.04 0.53
oklch0.3809 0.2519 267.68
oklab0.3809 -0.01 -0.25
CMYK
87.31% 97.46% 0% 22.75%
87.3197.46022.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.04 0.53
0.110.040.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3809 0.2519 267.68
0.38090.2519267.68LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3809 -0.01 -0.25
0.3809-0.01-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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