Persian Blue

#233BC4

General Information about Persian Blue

The color #233BC4, commonly known as Persian Blue, is a deep and vibrant shade of blue with a strong presence. It is located within the blue spectrum of the color wheel, exhibiting characteristics of both primary blue and hints of violet. In terms of color theory, Persian Blue evokes feelings of tranquility, depth, and sophistication. It is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and stability. This hexadecimal color is frequently utilized in graphic design, web development, and artistic applications to create visually appealing and emotionally resonant compositions. Its rich and saturated nature makes it suitable for drawing attention and conveying a sense of importance, while its inherent coolness contributes to a feeling of calmness and serenity.

The hex color #233BC4, also known as Persian Blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its low luminance. When used as text on a white background, or vice versa, the contrast ratio is insufficient to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for normal text. This means users with visual impairments may struggle to read content using this color combination. To improve accessibility, consider using a much lighter color for text on a #233BC4 background, or a much darker color for text if #233BC4 is used as the text color. Tools like contrast checkers can help ensure that color combinations meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements (4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). Alternatively, avoid using #233BC4 for crucial text or interactive elements, opting for more accessible color palettes instead. Consider providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or underlines, to supplement color-based information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 59 196
RGB35 59 196
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
231.06deg 69.7% 45.29%
231.0669.745.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
231.06deg 13.73% 23.14%
231.0613.7323.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#233BC4
rgb35 59 196
hsl231.06deg 69.7% 45.29%
cmyk82.14% 69.9% 0% 23.14%
hwb231.06deg 13.73% 23.14%
xyz-d650.12 0.07 0.53
oklch0.438 0.2121 267.66
oklab0.438 -0.01 -0.21
CMYK
82.14% 69.9% 0% 23.14%
82.1469.9023.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.07 0.53
0.120.070.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.438 0.2121 267.66
0.4380.2121267.66LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.438 -0.01 -0.21
0.438-0.01-0.21LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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