Blue Dianne

#274350

General Information about #274350

The hexadecimal color code #274350, also known as Blue Dianne, is a dark, muted shade of blue-green. It is composed of 15.3% red, 26.3% green, and 31.4% blue. In the RGB color model, it represents a combination of these primary colors, resulting in a deep, somewhat desaturated hue. The color can evoke feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. It is frequently used in design contexts where a sense of professionalism or tranquility is desired. The hexadecimal system is a base-16 numbering system that is widely used in web design and other digital applications to represent colors precisely. Each pair of hexadecimal digits corresponds to the intensity of the red, green, and blue components, respectively. Understanding the composition of colors in this system allows designers to effectively manipulate and combine colors to achieve desired aesthetic effects.

The color #274350, also known as Blue Dianne, presents some accessibility considerations, especially in web design. Its relatively dark hue implies that text rendered in this color against a white or light background should generally offer sufficient contrast for users with typical vision. However, it's crucial to verify this contrast ratio using accessibility tools to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines. Specifically, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular). Insufficient contrast can pose challenges for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies. When using #274350 for interactive elements like buttons or links, ensure that hover, focus, and active states provide clear visual cues to indicate the element's state, maintaining accessibility for keyboard and screen reader users. Careful consideration of color pairings with #274350 is essential to ensure overall readability and usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
39 67 80
RGB39 67 80
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
199.02deg 34.45% 23.33%
199.0234.4523.33HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
199.02deg 15.29% 68.63%
199.0215.2968.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#274350
rgb39 67 80
hsl199.02deg 34.45% 23.33%
cmyk51.25% 16.25% 0% 68.63%
hwb199.02deg 15.29% 68.63%
xyz-d650.04 0.05 0.08
oklch0.3664 0.0406 229.27
oklab0.3664 -0.03 -0.03
CMYK
51.25% 16.25% 0% 68.63%
51.2516.25068.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.05 0.08
0.040.050.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3664 0.0406 229.27
0.36640.0406229.27LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3664 -0.03 -0.03
0.3664-0.03-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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