Blue Dianne

#20505A

General Information about #20505A (Blue Dianne)

The hex color #20505A, also known as Blue Dianne, is a deep, muted shade of cyan-leaning blue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 12.55% red, 31.37% green, and 35.29% blue. This composition results in a color with a relatively low saturation and luminance, contributing to its subdued and sophisticated character. It falls within the family of cool colors and evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and professionalism. In color psychology, blues are often associated with trust, loyalty, and intelligence. Due to its darker nature, it can be perceived as elegant and refined. Blue Dianne's subtle characteristics make it a versatile choice for designs requiring a touch of sophistication without being overly vibrant or attention-grabbing. It is often used in corporate branding, interior design, and fashion to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability.

The hex color #20505A, also known as Blue Dianne, presents some accessibility challenges. Its relatively low lightness value makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast with white text, potentially failing WCAG standards for normal text (AA compliance). Using it for larger text or graphical elements improves readability somewhat, but careful consideration is needed. To ensure accessibility, designers should use contrast checking tools to verify the contrast ratio against surrounding elements. Darker text on a light background will likely provide better contrast and user experience. Moreover, consider users with visual impairments who may struggle to differentiate between similar dark shades. Enhancing contrast not only aids accessibility but also improves the overall visual clarity and aesthetic appeal of the design. Testing the color scheme with various accessibility simulators is highly recommended.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
32 80 90
RGB32 80 90
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
190.34deg 47.54% 23.92%
190.3447.5423.92HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
190.34deg 12.55% 64.71%
190.3412.5564.71HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#20505A
rgb32 80 90
hsl190.34deg 47.54% 23.92%
cmyk64.44% 11.11% 0% 64.71%
hwb190.34deg 12.55% 64.71%
xyz-d650.05 0.07 0.11
oklch0.4028 0.054 213.51
oklab0.4028 -0.05 -0.03
CMYK
64.44% 11.11% 0% 64.71%
64.4411.11064.71CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.07 0.11
0.050.070.11XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4028 0.054 213.51
0.40280.054213.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4028 -0.05 -0.03
0.4028-0.05-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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