Bay of Many

#25408F

General Information about #25408F

The hexadecimal color code #25408F, also known as Bay of Many, is a dark shade of blue. It is composed of 14.5% red, 25.1% green, and 56.1% blue. In the RGB color model, #25408F has the numerical representation (37, 64, 143). This color falls into the blue-violet spectrum, often associated with qualities such as depth, stability, and intelligence. In color psychology, darker blues like #25408F can evoke feelings of trust and security, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and professional websites. Its CMYK values are 74.1%, 55.9%, 0%, 43.9%.

The hex color #25408F, also known as Bay of Many, presents some accessibility challenges due to its relatively dark nature. When used as a background color, it is crucial to ensure that the text overlaid on it has sufficient contrast to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) is recommended. Using a light color like white or a pale yellow for text can significantly improve readability. Conversely, if #25408F is used for text, a very light or white background is necessary. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Also, consider users with visual impairments who might rely on screen readers; ensure all content is properly labeled and structured for accessibility.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
37 64 143
RGB37 64 143
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.72deg 58.89% 35.29%
224.7258.8935.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.72deg 14.51% 43.92%
224.7214.5143.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#25408F
rgb37 64 143
hsl224.72deg 58.89% 35.29%
cmyk74.13% 55.24% 0% 43.92%
hwb224.72deg 14.51% 43.92%
xyz-d650.08 0.06 0.27
oklch0.3992 0.1351 266.14
oklab0.3992 -0.01 -0.13
CMYK
74.13% 55.24% 0% 43.92%
74.1355.24043.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.06 0.27
0.080.060.27XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3992 0.1351 266.14
0.39920.1351266.14LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3992 -0.01 -0.13
0.3992-0.01-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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