Persian Blue

#1D2FC9

General Information about Persian Blue

The hexadecimal color #1D2FC9, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep and vibrant shade of blue with a strong presence. It is composed of 11.4% red, 18.4% green, and 78.8% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as (29, 47, 201). Persian Blue has a rich history, often associated with royalty, spirituality, and artistic expression. It derives its name from its historical usage in Persian art and culture. This color evokes feelings of trust, confidence, and tranquility, making it popular in branding and design. In the CMYK color model, its values are 0.86, 0.77, 0.00, 0.21, meaning it requires a significant amount of cyan and magenta to achieve its distinctive hue.

The color #1D2FC9, also known as Persian Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may not meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) requirements for contrast ratio, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To improve accessibility, consider pairing it with lighter hues like white, light gray, or a desaturated yellow to ensure sufficient contrast. Alternatively, darker shades can be used as a background for #1D2FC9 text. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance with accessibility standards. Using this color as a primary UI element requires careful consideration of its contrast against other elements to provide a user-friendly experience for everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
29 47 201
RGB29 47 201
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.72deg 74.78% 45.1%
233.7274.7845.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.72deg 11.37% 21.18%
233.7211.3721.18HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1D2FC9
rgb29 47 201
hsl233.72deg 74.78% 45.1%
cmyk85.57% 76.62% 0% 21.18%
hwb233.72deg 11.37% 21.18%
xyz-d650.12 0.07 0.56
oklch0.4233 0.2312 267.41
oklab0.4233 -0.01 -0.23
CMYK
85.57% 76.62% 0% 21.18%
85.5776.62021.18CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.07 0.56
0.120.070.56XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4233 0.2312 267.41
0.42330.2312267.41LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4233 -0.01 -0.23
0.4233-0.01-0.23LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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