Dark Blue

#1914C7

General Information about #1914C7

The hexadecimal color code #1914C7 represents a dark shade of blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.8% red, 7.84% green, and 78.04% blue. This significant presence of blue gives the color its characteristic hue. The color is often associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. In terms of light and darkness, #1914C7 leans towards the darker end of the spectrum, which makes it suitable for creating contrast when paired with lighter colors. Understanding the composition of this color can help designers and developers effectively integrate it into their projects. This color is most suited for night themes and can be used to induce a sense of relaxation in the user. However, care should be taken as using too much of this color can sometimes feel depressive.

The color #1914C7, a dark blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web development. Its low lightness value means that text rendered in this color will require a very light foreground color (e.g., white or very pale yellow) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between foreground and background colors should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. For AAA compliance, these ratios increase to 7:1 and 4.5:1, respectively. Using online contrast checkers is highly recommended to verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using this color as the sole means of conveying important information, as users with color vision deficiencies may not be able to distinguish it from other dark colors. Supplement color cues with text labels or icons to ensure inclusivity. Also, be mindful of users with photosensitivity, as highly saturated dark blues can sometimes trigger discomfort or seizures.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
25 20 199
RGB25 20 199
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
241.68deg 81.74% 42.94%
241.6881.7442.94HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
241.68deg 7.84% 21.96%
241.687.8421.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1914C7
rgb25 20 199
hsl241.68deg 81.74% 42.94%
cmyk87.44% 89.95% 0% 21.96%
hwb241.68deg 7.84% 21.96%
xyz-d650.11 0.05 0.54
oklch0.3915 0.2486 267.53
oklab0.3915 -0.01 -0.25
CMYK
87.44% 89.95% 0% 21.96%
87.4489.95021.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.05 0.54
0.110.050.54XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3915 0.2486 267.53
0.39150.2486267.53LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3915 -0.01 -0.25
0.3915-0.01-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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