Jacksons Purple

#19297E

General Information about Jackson's Purple

The hex color #19297E, also known as Jackson's Purple, is a deep and rich shade of purple, belonging to the blue-purple color family. It has a somewhat subdued tone, evoking feelings of sophistication, mystery, and elegance. In the RGB color model, #19297E is composed of 9.8% red, 16.1% green, and 49.4% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 80% cyan, 67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. This color is often associated with royalty, luxury, and creativity. Its depth allows it to be used effectively in various design applications, from web design to interior decor. Understanding its composition and associated meanings helps in leveraging its aesthetic properties effectively.

The color #19297E, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents specific accessibility considerations, particularly in web design. Its dark hue results in a low luminance value, meaning that text rendered in this color against a white or light background requires careful attention to contrast ratios. Insufficient contrast can make it difficult for users with visual impairments to read the text, violating WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet Level AA compliance. Using lighter text colors such as white or very light grays can help achieve acceptable contrast. When using #19297E for backgrounds, ensure that foreground elements offer sufficient contrast. Also, avoid using this color for conveying critical information without additional cues, as colorblind users may not be able to distinguish it. Testing with accessibility tools and getting feedback from users is crucial to ensure inclusivity.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
25 41 126
RGB25 41 126
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.5deg 66.89% 29.61%
230.566.8929.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.5deg 9.8% 50.59%
230.59.850.59HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#19297E
rgb25 41 126
hsl230.5deg 66.89% 29.61%
cmyk80.16% 67.46% 0% 50.59%
hwb230.5deg 9.8% 50.59%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.2
oklch0.3312 0.1441 268.56
oklab0.3312 0 -0.14
CMYK
80.16% 67.46% 0% 50.59%
80.1667.46050.59CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.2
0.050.030.2XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3312 0.1441 268.56
0.33120.1441268.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3312 0 -0.14
0.33120-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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