Blue Dianne

#1A4257

General Information about #1A4257

The hexadecimal color code #1A4257, also known as Blue Dianne, is a dark shade of cyan-blue. It is composed of 10.2% red, 25.88% green, and 34.12% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 26 red, 66 green, and 87 blue. When represented in the CMYK color model, #1A4257 consists of 70.11% cyan, 24.14% magenta, 0% yellow, and 65.88% black. This color is often associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and trust. The color name “Blue Dianne” is a commercial name and does not have a specific scientific or historical significance. Understanding the color's components and its representation in different color models is essential for accurate color reproduction across various media.

The hex color #1A4257, also known as Blue Dianne, presents some accessibility considerations, especially for web design. Its relatively low lightness value (compared to white, #FFFFFF) means it may not provide sufficient contrast when used as text against a white or very light background. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability, particularly for users with visual impairments. Using this color for text would require careful selection of a very light background color to ensure the contrast ratio meets the minimum threshold (4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). If using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, additional visual cues, such as underlines or borders, should be provided to ensure usability for all users. Testing with accessibility tools is highly recommended to validate the color's compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 66 87
RGB26 66 87
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
200.66deg 53.98% 22.16%
200.6653.9822.16HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
200.66deg 10.2% 65.88%
200.6610.265.88HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A4257
rgb26 66 87
hsl200.66deg 53.98% 22.16%
cmyk70.11% 24.14% 0% 65.88%
hwb200.66deg 10.2% 65.88%
xyz-d650.04 0.05 0.1
oklch0.3607 0.0576 234.5
oklab0.3607 -0.03 -0.05
CMYK
70.11% 24.14% 0% 65.88%
70.1124.14065.88CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.05 0.1
0.040.050.1XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3607 0.0576 234.5
0.36070.0576234.5LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3607 -0.03 -0.05
0.3607-0.03-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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