Bay of Many

#27428D

General Information about #27428D

The hexadecimal color code #27428D, also known as "Bay of Many", represents a dark shade of blue in the RGB color model. It is composed of 15.29% red, 25.88% green, and 55.29% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 72.37% cyan, 53.06% magenta, 0% yellow, and 44.71% black. This color is often associated with feelings of depth, stability, and trust. It is commonly used in corporate branding, website design, and interior decoration to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability. The name "Bay of Many" suggests a connection to water and nature, evoking images of deep ocean waters or twilight skies.

The hex color #27428D, also known as Bay of Many, presents several accessibility considerations for web development. Given its relatively dark hue, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when used for text or interactive elements. 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 its background. Using a light color for text on a #27428D background is advisable to meet these standards. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using color alone to convey important information; supplement color cues with text labels or icons to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. When using this color for links or buttons, ensure the hover and focus states are clearly distinguishable, providing visual feedback for all users, including those navigating with a keyboard.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
39 66 141
RGB39 66 141
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.12deg 56.67% 35.29%
224.1256.6735.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.12deg 15.29% 44.71%
224.1215.2944.71HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#27428D
rgb39 66 141
hsl224.12deg 56.67% 35.29%
cmyk72.34% 53.19% 0% 44.71%
hwb224.12deg 15.29% 44.71%
xyz-d650.08 0.06 0.26
oklch0.4029 0.1289 265.91
oklab0.4029 -0.01 -0.13
CMYK
72.34% 53.19% 0% 44.71%
72.3453.19044.71CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.06 0.26
0.080.060.26XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4029 0.1289 265.91
0.40290.1289265.91LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4029 -0.01 -0.13
0.4029-0.01-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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