Persian Blue

#1C42AE

General Information about Persian Blue

The color #1C42AE, known as Persian Blue, is a deep, rich shade of blue that evokes feelings of sophistication and tranquility. In the RGB color model, it consists of 11.0% red, 25.9% green, and 68.2% blue. It's a popular choice in various design fields due to its calming yet elegant presence. Persian Blue is often associated with trust, intelligence, and stability, making it a favored color for corporate branding and website designs. Its depth and complexity make it an excellent choice for creating a sense of depth and visual interest. This color offers versatility, allowing it to be paired with a range of other colors, from neutrals to vibrant hues, making it a useful tool for designers looking to create a range of emotions and aesthetics.

The color #1c42ae, also known as Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning text legibility. When used as a background color, it necessitates careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. White or very light shades of yellow or green would likely provide adequate contrast against #1c42ae. It's crucial to test color combinations using accessibility tools to verify compliance. Avoid pairing this dark blue with other dark colors, as this will make the content difficult for users with low vision or color blindness to read. Consider providing alternative color schemes for users who require them, enhancing overall accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 66 174
RGB28 66 174
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.38deg 72.28% 39.61%
224.3872.2839.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.38deg 10.98% 31.76%
224.3810.9831.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C42AE
rgb28 66 174
hsl224.38deg 72.28% 39.61%
cmyk83.91% 62.07% 0% 31.76%
hwb224.38deg 10.98% 31.76%
xyz-d650.1 0.07 0.41
oklch0.4267 0.1777 264.78
oklab0.4267 -0.02 -0.18
CMYK
83.91% 62.07% 0% 31.76%
83.9162.07031.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.07 0.41
0.10.070.41XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4267 0.1777 264.78
0.42670.1777264.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4267 -0.02 -0.18
0.4267-0.02-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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