Biscay

#273469

General Information about #273469

The hexadecimal color code #273469 represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as Biscay. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 15.29% red, 20.39% green, and 41.18% blue. This color resides within the blue-violet spectrum, possessing a calming and sophisticated aura. The relatively low red and green values contribute to its depth, while the higher blue component defines its primary hue. The color is widely used in different sectors to convey trust and professionalism. In print media, it can be achieved using appropriate CMYK values, which translates the color into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink percentages.

The hex color #273469, also known as Biscay, presents some accessibility challenges, primarily due to its dark hue. When used as a background color, it requires light-colored text to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. A thorough assessment using accessibility tools is recommended to verify compliance. When using #273469 for interactive elements like buttons or links, it's crucial to provide clear visual cues, such as hover or focus states, to aid users with visual impairments or those navigating with assistive technologies. Ensuring adequate spacing and avoiding reliance solely on color to convey meaning are also essential considerations for inclusive design. Meaning should be conveyed with clear labels to ensure all users can understand the content, even without perceiving color differences.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
39 52 105
RGB39 52 105
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.18deg 45.83% 28.24%
228.1845.8328.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.18deg 15.29% 58.82%
228.1815.2958.82HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#273469
rgb39 52 105
hsl228.18deg 45.83% 28.24%
cmyk62.86% 50.48% 0% 58.82%
hwb228.18deg 15.29% 58.82%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.14
oklch0.344 0.0937 270.47
oklab0.344 0 -0.09
CMYK
62.86% 50.48% 0% 58.82%
62.8650.48058.82CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.14
0.050.040.14XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.344 0.0937 270.47
0.3440.0937270.47LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.344 0 -0.09
0.3440-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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