Blumine

#1B6280

General Information about Blumine (#1B6280)

The hex color #1B6280, often referred to as Blumine, is a deep, muted shade of blue with a subtle hint of green. It belongs to the cyan-blue color family and conveys a sense of calmness, stability, and trustworthiness. In color psychology, blues are often associated with intellect, communication, and efficiency. The presence of green adds a touch of nature and balance. Blumine is a versatile color that can be used in various design contexts to evoke feelings of serenity and sophistication. Its relatively low saturation makes it easy on the eyes, suitable for extended viewing periods. Blumine is often used in corporate branding to project a professional and reliable image, it is well-suited for companies in the finance, technology or health sector.

The hex color #1B6280, also known as Blumine, presents certain accessibility considerations for web development. Its relatively dark hue necessitates careful pairing with text and background colors to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text against its background. Using a light color such as #FFFFFF (white) or #FAF9F6 (seashell) for text on a #1B6280 background would generally provide acceptable contrast. It is vital to test the color combination using accessibility tools to confirm compliance. Also, avoid using this color as the sole indicator for interactive elements; supplement it with text labels or icons to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. Careful consideration of these factors will help ensure that content using #1B6280 is accessible and inclusive.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
27 98 128
RGB27 98 128
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
197.82deg 65.16% 30.39%
197.8265.1630.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
197.82deg 10.59% 49.8%
197.8210.5949.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1B6280
rgb27 98 128
hsl197.82deg 65.16% 30.39%
cmyk78.91% 23.44% 0% 49.8%
hwb197.82deg 10.59% 49.8%
xyz-d650.09 0.11 0.22
oklch0.4675 0.083 230.98
oklab0.4675 -0.05 -0.06
CMYK
78.91% 23.44% 0% 49.8%
78.9123.44049.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.11 0.22
0.090.110.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4675 0.083 230.98
0.46750.083230.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4675 -0.05 -0.06
0.4675-0.05-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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