Bunting

#1C1A43

General Information about #1C1A43

The hex color #1C1A43, also known as Bunting, is a dark, muted shade of blue-purple. It belongs to the family of dark colors and is often associated with feelings of sophistication, mystery, and depth. In the RGB color model, #1C1A43 is composed of 11% red, 10.2% green, and 26.3% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 58% cyan, 61% magenta, 0% yellow, and 74% black. This color is frequently used in graphic design, web design, and fashion to evoke a sense of elegance and professionalism. Its unique tone allows it to blend well with both light and dark colors, providing versatility in various design applications. Due to its dark nature, it's often paired with lighter colors to create contrast and enhance readability, especially in text-based contexts. Bunting is a relatively unsaturated color, which adds to its subtlety and makes it a suitable choice for backgrounds and other supporting design elements.

The hex color #1C1A43, also known as Bunting, presents certain accessibility challenges, especially in text-based contexts. Its dark nature results in low contrast against similarly dark backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast between text and background is crucial for readability. To ensure accessibility, it is recommended to pair #1C1A43 with lighter colors that provide a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using tools like contrast checkers can help designers verify compliance with these guidelines. Furthermore, providing alternative text descriptions for images or elements using this color can improve accessibility for screen reader users. Consideration should also be given to users with color vision deficiencies; therefore, relying solely on color to convey information should be avoided.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 26 67
RGB28 26 67
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
242.93deg 44.09% 18.24%
242.9344.0918.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
242.93deg 10.2% 73.73%
242.9310.273.73HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C1A43
rgb28 26 67
hsl242.93deg 44.09% 18.24%
cmyk58.21% 61.19% 0% 73.73%
hwb242.93deg 10.2% 73.73%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.05
oklch0.2463 0.0751 281.56
oklab0.2463 0.02 -0.07
CMYK
58.21% 61.19% 0% 73.73%
58.2161.19073.73CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.05
0.020.010.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2463 0.0751 281.56
0.24630.0751281.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2463 0.02 -0.07
0.24630.02-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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