Bay of Many

#1C2D7C

General Information about #1C2D7C

The hexadecimal color code #1C2D7C, also known as "Bay of Many," is a dark shade of blue, part of the broader blue color family. This color is composed of 10.98% red, 17.65% green, and 48.63% blue. In the RGB color model, #1C2D7C consists of 12 red, 29 green, and 124 blue. The corresponding CMYK color values are 90% cyan, 77% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. Its hue is 224 degrees, its saturation is 82.8%, and its lightness is 31.8%. "Bay of Many" is perceived as a cool and calming color, often associated with stability, trust, and depth. In web design and graphic arts, colors similar to #1C2D7C are used to evoke feelings of reliability and professionalism. They are often incorporated into branding and design for financial institutions, corporate entities, and technology companies due to their psychological associations with competence and security. This color's depth makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds and accents that require visual weight without being overly aggressive.

The color #1C2D7C, also known as Bay of Many, presents some accessibility considerations, especially in web design. Its darkness means that text displayed in this color requires careful attention to contrast ratios to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments. For normal text (size 14 points or 18 pixels and larger), a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against the background is recommended, while for large text (size 18 points or 24 pixels bold or larger), a contrast ratio of 3:1 is needed. Therefore, when using #1C2D7C as a background, it's advisable to use light-colored text such as white or light yellow to meet these contrast requirements. Tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker can help verify compliance. Conversely, if #1C2D7C is used for text, a very light background is necessary. Failure to meet these standards can exclude users with low vision or color blindness. Also avoid using this color as the sole indicator of important information, like links, as colorblind users might miss them. Instead, supplement with clear textual cues or icons.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 45 124
RGB28 45 124
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
229.38deg 63.16% 29.8%
229.3863.1629.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
229.38deg 10.98% 51.37%
229.3810.9851.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C2D7C
rgb28 45 124
hsl229.38deg 63.16% 29.8%
cmyk77.42% 63.71% 0% 51.37%
hwb229.38deg 10.98% 51.37%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.19
oklch0.3385 0.1353 268.62
oklab0.3385 0 -0.14
CMYK
77.42% 63.71% 0% 51.37%
77.4263.71051.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.19
0.050.040.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3385 0.1353 268.62
0.33850.1353268.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3385 0 -0.14
0.33850-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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