Jacksons Purple

#1C297C

General Information about Jackson's Purple

The hex color #1C297C, also known as Jackson's Purple, is a dark shade of purple, sitting firmly in the violet-blue color spectrum. It is composed of 11% red, 16.1% green, and 48.6% blue. In the RGB color model, it's defined as RGB(28, 41, 124). Jackson's Purple evokes feelings of royalty, sophistication, and mystery, similar to other deep purple hues. This color is named after the American painter William Henry Jackson. In print design, it would be represented using CMYK values to ensure accurate color reproduction. Given its deep tone, it's often associated with night scenes, formal events, or elements that require a touch of elegance.

The hex color #1C297C, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Due to its dark nature, it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios. When used as a background color, it is crucial to pair it with a light-colored text to ensure readability for individuals with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. For interactive elements like buttons and links, sufficient contrast is even more critical to ensure they are easily identifiable and usable by everyone. Using color contrast checkers is highly advisable during the design process. Also, avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information; supplement it with text or icons.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 41 124
RGB28 41 124
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
231.88deg 63.16% 29.8%
231.8863.1629.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
231.88deg 10.98% 51.37%
231.8810.9851.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C297C
rgb28 41 124
hsl231.88deg 63.16% 29.8%
cmyk77.42% 66.94% 0% 51.37%
hwb231.88deg 10.98% 51.37%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.19
oklch0.3307 0.1404 269.8
oklab0.3307 0 -0.14
CMYK
77.42% 66.94% 0% 51.37%
77.4266.94051.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.19
0.050.030.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3307 0.1404 269.8
0.33070.1404269.8LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3307 0 -0.14
0.33070-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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