Denim

#1E61C8

General Information about Denim (#1E61C8)

The color #1E61C8, also known as Denim, is a deep and saturated blue hue. It evokes a sense of calmness, stability, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 11.76% red, 38.04% green, and 78.43% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 85% cyan, 51% magenta, 0% yellow, and 22% black. Its hexadecimal representation is #1E61C8, and its closest web-safe color is often considered to be a similar shade of blue. Denim blue is often associated with trustworthiness, reliability, and professionalism, making it a popular choice for corporate branding, website design, and marketing materials. It can be effectively combined with neutral colors such as white, gray, and beige to create a balanced and harmonious color palette. It looks good with oranges and yellows, according to the color theory.

The hex color #1E61C8, also known as Denim, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively low luminance value may pose challenges in ensuring sufficient contrast with both light and dark background colors. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, when using #1E61C8 for text, careful selection of background colors is crucial. Lighter backgrounds are generally preferable to achieve adequate contrast. Testing with accessibility tools is highly recommended to verify compliance with accessibility standards. Furthermore, consider providing alternative styling options or themes to accommodate users with visual impairments or preferences for different color schemes. Using this color for decorative purposes presents fewer accessibility concerns, however you still have to consider individuals with photosensitivity.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 97 200
RGB30 97 200
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
216.35deg 73.91% 45.1%
216.3573.9145.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
216.35deg 11.76% 21.57%
216.3511.7621.57HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E61C8
rgb30 97 200
hsl216.35deg 73.91% 45.1%
cmyk85% 51.5% 0% 21.57%
hwb216.35deg 11.76% 21.57%
xyz-d650.15 0.13 0.56
oklch0.5125 0.1739 259.4
oklab0.5125 -0.03 -0.17
CMYK
85% 51.5% 0% 21.57%
8551.5021.57CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.15 0.13 0.56
0.150.130.56XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5125 0.1739 259.4
0.51250.1739259.4LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5125 -0.03 -0.17
0.5125-0.03-0.17LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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