Deep Koamaru

#23187F

General Information about Deep Koamaru

The hexadecimal color #23187F, also known as Deep Koamaru, is a dark shade of blue-purple, evoking feelings of mystery, sophistication, and depth. It is a tertiary color, sitting between blue and purple on the color wheel. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 13.73% red, 9.41% green, and 49.8% blue. This color is often associated with creativity, imagination, and introspection. Deep Koamaru can be used to create a sense of luxury and exclusivity in design, making it suitable for branding and marketing materials that aim to convey a premium image. Its dark nature makes it a suitable color for evening wear and sophisticated web designs. The color is named after a type of deep-sea fish, the Koamaru, that inhabits the dark depths of the ocean.

The color #23187F, also known as Deep Koamaru, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires light-colored text to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text to comply with WCAG guidelines. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination passes accessibility standards. When using this color for interactive elements, visual cues beyond color should be provided to accommodate users with visual impairments. For instance, adding an underline to links or using icons alongside text can enhance usability. Ensuring sufficient spacing between elements is also crucial to improve the user experience for individuals with motor impairments. Careful consideration of these aspects will help ensure that your designs are inclusive and accessible to a wider audience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 24 127
RGB35 24 127
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
246.41deg 68.21% 29.61%
246.4168.2129.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
246.41deg 9.41% 50.2%
246.419.4150.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#23187F
rgb35 24 127
hsl246.41deg 68.21% 29.61%
cmyk72.44% 81.1% 0% 50.2%
hwb246.41deg 9.41% 50.2%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.2
oklch0.311 0.1613 276.26
oklab0.311 0.02 -0.16
CMYK
72.44% 81.1% 0% 50.2%
72.4481.1050.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.2
0.050.030.2XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.311 0.1613 276.26
0.3110.1613276.26LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.311 0.02 -0.16
0.3110.02-0.16LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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