Persian Blue

#2234C4

General Information about Persian Blue

The hex color #2234c4, also known as Persian Blue, is a deep, rich blue hue that falls within the blue color family. It is a strong and commanding color, often associated with trust, intelligence, and stability. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 13.33% red, 20.39% green, and 76.86% blue. This color is commonly used in various design applications, including web design, graphic design, and branding, to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability. Persian Blue can be used as a primary color or as an accent color, depending on the desired effect. It is a versatile color that can be paired with a variety of other colors to create different moods and styles. Its CMYK values are C:71 M:56 Y:0 K:23.

The hex color #2234c4, also known as Persian Blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Its dark hue results in a low luminance value, indicating that it requires careful pairing with text and other interface elements. Insufficient contrast between text and background can make content difficult to read, especially for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against backgrounds. Therefore, using #2234c4 as a background color necessitates light-colored text (e.g., white or very light grays) to ensure readability. Developers should test color combinations using accessibility evaluation tools to verify compliance with accessibility standards. Avoid using this color for critical interactive elements without appropriate visual cues, as colorblind users might struggle to perceive these elements. Proper semantic HTML and ARIA attributes can also help improve the accessibility of content using this color.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 52 196
RGB34 52 196
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.33deg 70.43% 45.1%
233.3370.4345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.33deg 13.33% 23.14%
233.3313.3323.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2234C4
rgb34 52 196
hsl233.33deg 70.43% 45.1%
cmyk82.65% 73.47% 0% 23.14%
hwb233.33deg 13.33% 23.14%
xyz-d650.12 0.07 0.53
oklch0.4267 0.2195 268.17
oklab0.4267 -0.01 -0.22
CMYK
82.65% 73.47% 0% 23.14%
82.6573.47023.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.07 0.53
0.120.070.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4267 0.2195 268.17
0.42670.2195268.17LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4267 -0.01 -0.22
0.4267-0.01-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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