Bunting

#1A114C

General Information about Bunting (#1A114C)

The hexadecimal color code #1A114C, commonly known as Bunting, is a dark, muted shade of purple. It is composed of 10.2% red, 6.67% green, and 29.8% blue. In the RGB color space, it translates to (26, 17, 76). The color is associated with a sense of mystery, sophistication, and depth. In color psychology, dark purples often represent royalty, power, and luxury. Bunting's low saturation gives it a calming effect, making it suitable for designs that aim to evoke a sense of tranquility or seriousness. It's a versatile color that can be used in various creative applications, from web design to fashion. Its relative darkness means it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios when used with text or other interface elements to ensure accessibility.

The hex color #1A114C, also known as Bunting, presents several accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a foreground color for text, it requires a very light background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Due to its dark nature, #1A114C may not be suitable for crucial interactive elements like buttons or links unless paired with a contrasting color. Careful consideration should be given to users with visual impairments, ensuring sufficient contrast to enable clear visibility and usability of content. Testing with accessibility tools is highly advised to validate compliance with accessibility standards and improve the user experience for everyone. Furthermore, consider providing alternative color themes or user-adjustable contrast settings to accommodate individual preferences and needs.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 17 76
RGB26 17 76
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
249.15deg 63.44% 18.24%
249.1563.4418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
249.15deg 6.67% 70.2%
249.156.6770.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A114C
rgb26 17 76
hsl249.15deg 63.44% 18.24%
cmyk65.79% 77.63% 0% 70.2%
hwb249.15deg 6.67% 70.2%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.07
oklch0.2355 0.1029 282.02
oklab0.2355 0.02 -0.1
CMYK
65.79% 77.63% 0% 70.2%
65.7977.63070.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.07
0.020.010.07XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2355 0.1029 282.02
0.23550.1029282.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2355 0.02 -0.1
0.23550.02-0.1LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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