Governor Bay

#2138AA

General Information about #2138AA

The hex color #2138AA, also known as Governor Bay, is a deep, saturated blue hue that falls within the blue color family. It has a sense of depth and conveys feelings of trust, stability, and authority. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, #2138AA is composed of 12.94% red, 21.96% green, and 66.67% blue. In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, it consists of 81% cyan, 67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 33% black. This color is often associated with professionalism, intelligence, and sophistication, making it a popular choice for corporate branding, government websites, and educational materials. Its depth and richness make it suitable for both print and digital applications, lending a sense of gravity and importance to the design.

The color #2138AA, also known as Governor Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may not meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA standards for contrast ratio, which requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, it's essential to pair this color with lighter shades or use it for purely decorative elements. When using #2138AA for interactive elements like buttons or links, ensure that the contrast with the background and any text within the element is sufficient for users with visual impairments. Consider using a tool to verify contrast ratios to ensure compliance. Also, it's essential not to rely on color alone to convey important information; use supplementary cues like text labels or icons.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
33 56 170
RGB33 56 170
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
229.93deg 67.49% 39.8%
229.9367.4939.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
229.93deg 12.94% 33.33%
229.9312.9433.33HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2138AA
rgb33 56 170
hsl229.93deg 67.49% 39.8%
cmyk80.59% 67.06% 0% 33.33%
hwb229.93deg 12.94% 33.33%
xyz-d650.09 0.06 0.39
oklch0.4061 0.1831 267.79
oklab0.4061 -0.01 -0.18
CMYK
80.59% 67.06% 0% 33.33%
80.5967.06033.33CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.06 0.39
0.090.060.39XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4061 0.1831 267.79
0.40610.1831267.79LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4061 -0.01 -0.18
0.4061-0.01-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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