Denim

#1B62CB

General Information about Denim (#1B62CB)

The hex color #1B62CB, also known as Denim, is a dark shade of blue that evokes a sense of calm, stability, and trust. It is a popular choice in various design fields due to its versatility and professional appearance. The color consists of 10.6% red, 38.4% green, and 79.6% blue. In the RGB color model, it's composed of these primary colors, while in the CMYK model, it translates to 87% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. This indicates that to reproduce this color in print, a high amount of cyan and magenta is needed. Denim blue is often associated with reliability and security, making it a suitable color for branding and corporate designs. Its hex code, #1B62CB, provides a precise identifier for consistent use across different platforms.

The hex color #1B62CB, also known as Denim, presents moderate accessibility challenges. Its contrast ratio against white text is approximately 3.5:1, falling short of the WCAG's recommended 4.5:1 for normal text. Therefore, using white text on a #1B62CB background might be difficult to read for users with visual impairments. For improved accessibility, consider using a lighter shade of blue or a contrasting color like yellow or light green for the text. When using #1B62CB for interactive elements such as buttons or links, ensure sufficient visual cues beyond color alone are present to aid users who might have difficulty perceiving the color difference. Providing descriptive ARIA attributes and keyboard focus indicators will also enhance usability for all users. Additionally, tools like color contrast checkers can help evaluate and adjust color combinations for optimal accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
27 98 203
RGB27 98 203
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
215.8deg 76.52% 45.1%
215.876.5245.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
215.8deg 10.59% 20.39%
215.810.5920.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1B62CB
rgb27 98 203
hsl215.8deg 76.52% 45.1%
cmyk86.7% 51.72% 0% 20.39%
hwb215.8deg 10.59% 20.39%
xyz-d650.16 0.13 0.58
oklch0.5162 0.1773 259.06
oklab0.5162 -0.03 -0.17
CMYK
86.7% 51.72% 0% 20.39%
86.751.72020.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.16 0.13 0.58
0.160.130.58XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5162 0.1773 259.06
0.51620.1773259.06LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5162 -0.03 -0.17
0.5162-0.03-0.17LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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