Deep Koamaru

#221B7D

General Information about Deep Koamaru

The hexadecimal color #221B7D, also known as Deep Koamaru, is a dark shade of blue-purple. It belongs to the blue color family and is characterized by its low saturation and brightness. In the RGB color model, it consists of 13.33% red, 10.59% green, and 49.02% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 73% cyan, 78% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. This color is often associated with sophistication, mystery, and depth. It's a versatile color that can be used in a variety of applications, from web design to fashion. Its dark nature means it should be used carefully to ensure readability and accessibility, especially when paired with text or other visual elements. It is named Deep Koamaru after the Japanese color name.

The color #221B7D, also known as Deep Koamaru, presents accessibility challenges due to its dark hue. When used as a background color, it requires light text (white or light grey) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, ideally aiming for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 as defined by WCAG guidelines. Conversely, as a text color, it should be paired with a very light background. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, consider providing clear visual cues such as hover effects or changes in size to aid users with visual impairments. Also, make sure not to rely on color alone to convey important information; use text labels or icons as redundant indicators. Testing the color combination with accessibility tools is crucial to verify compliance and ensure a user-friendly experience for all users, including those with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 27 125
RGB34 27 125
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
244.29deg 64.47% 29.8%
244.2964.4729.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
244.29deg 10.59% 50.98%
244.2910.5950.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#221B7D
rgb34 27 125
hsl244.29deg 64.47% 29.8%
cmyk72.8% 78.4% 0% 50.98%
hwb244.29deg 10.59% 50.98%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.2
oklch0.312 0.1562 275.57
oklab0.312 0.02 -0.16
CMYK
72.8% 78.4% 0% 50.98%
72.878.4050.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.2
0.050.030.2XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.312 0.1562 275.57
0.3120.1562275.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.312 0.02 -0.16
0.3120.02-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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