Persian Blue

#222FC4

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #222FC4, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep and vibrant shade of blue, that sits within the blue color family. It is often associated with calmness, trust, and stability. In color theory, Persian Blue can evoke feelings of serenity and peace. The color is composed of 13.33% red, 18.43% green, and 76.86% blue. In the RGB color space, #222FC4 has the values (34, 47, 196). In the CMYK color space, it is composed of 82.65% cyan, 76.02% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.14% black. Persian Blue is often used in branding and design where conveying reliability and trustworthiness is important. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easy to use across digital platforms. The color can be found in various cultures and historical contexts, often symbolizing authority and loyalty.

The color #222FC4, a shade of Persian Blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web development. Its contrast ratio against white backgrounds is relatively low, potentially failing WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for text legibility. To improve accessibility, consider using this color sparingly for text, especially small text. When used as a background color, ensure foreground text is a light color such as white or a very pale yellow to provide sufficient contrast. Also, interactive elements using this color should have clear visual cues beyond just color to aid users with visual impairments. For example, buttons could have borders or changes in shape on hover. Utilizing tools that check color contrast ratios is crucial to ensure compliance and inclusivity for all users. Remember that accessibility is not just about meeting standards, but about creating a usable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 47 196
RGB34 47 196
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
235.19deg 70.43% 45.1%
235.1970.4345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
235.19deg 13.33% 23.14%
235.1913.3323.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#222FC4
rgb34 47 196
hsl235.19deg 70.43% 45.1%
cmyk82.65% 76.02% 0% 23.14%
hwb235.19deg 13.33% 23.14%
xyz-d650.12 0.06 0.53
oklch0.4196 0.2242 268.57
oklab0.4196 -0.01 -0.22
CMYK
82.65% 76.02% 0% 23.14%
82.6576.02023.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.06 0.53
0.120.060.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4196 0.2242 268.57
0.41960.2242268.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4196 -0.01 -0.22
0.4196-0.01-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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