Nile Blue

#1E3A4C

General Information About Nile Blue

The color #1e3a4c, also known as Nile Blue, is a dark, muted shade of blue with a hint of green. It belongs to the family of cool colors and evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 12.16% red, 22.75% green, and 29.8% blue. In the CMYK color model, used for printing, it consists of 59.13% cyan, 23.68% magenta, 0% yellow, and 70.2% black. This color is often associated with professionalism, trustworthiness, and intelligence, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and design. Its subtle nature allows it to be easily paired with a variety of other colors, from warm neutrals to bright accents. It is an excellent choice for web applications.

The hex color #1e3a4c, a shade of Nile Blue, presents some accessibility challenges for web development. Its relatively low lightness value (around 12%) means that it needs careful consideration when used as a background or text color. To ensure readability, it's crucial to use a sufficiently light text color on a #1e3a4c background. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using a tool to measure the contrast ratio between #1e3a4c and a chosen text color is essential. If the contrast is insufficient, consider lightening the #1e3a4c color or choosing a darker text color to meet accessibility standards. Also, consider providing alternative styling options for users with visual impairments. Proper use can still allow this color to be effective, as it can provide a professional and serious look.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 58 76
RGB30 58 76
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
203.48deg 43.4% 20.78%
203.4843.420.78HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
203.48deg 11.76% 70.2%
203.4811.7670.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E3A4C
rgb30 58 76
hsl203.48deg 43.4% 20.78%
cmyk60.53% 23.68% 0% 70.2%
hwb203.48deg 11.76% 70.2%
xyz-d650.03 0.04 0.07
oklch0.3349 0.0466 238.52
oklab0.3349 -0.02 -0.04
CMYK
60.53% 23.68% 0% 70.2%
60.5323.68070.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.04 0.07
0.030.040.07XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3349 0.0466 238.52
0.33490.0466238.52LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3349 -0.02 -0.04
0.3349-0.02-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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