Dark Blue

#2809C4

General Information About #2809C4

The hexadecimal color #2809C4 is a dark shade of blue, often described as a deep or navy blue. It is composed of 15.7% red, 3.5% green, and 76.9% blue. In the RGB color model, it has values of R:40, G:9, B:196. In the CMYK color model, its composition is 79.6% cyan, 95.4% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23.1% black. The color has a relatively low luminance, making it appear dark to the eye. Colors like #2809C4 are often associated with feelings of trust, stability, and intelligence. In color psychology, dark blues can evoke a sense of calmness and security, but it is important to use this color in moderation, since too much of this color can also evoke feelings of sadness or depression.

The color #2809C4, a dark blue, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value means that text rendered in this color against a white background will likely fail WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements. To ensure accessibility, it's crucial to use lighter text colors like white or very light grays on a #2809C4 background. Conversely, if #2809C4 is used for text, it should be paired with a very light background to provide sufficient contrast. Consider using tools that check color contrast ratios to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Also, avoid using this color for essential visual cues without providing alternative indicators, such as labels or icons. For users with color blindness, especially tritanopia, #2809C4 might appear similar to other dark colors, making it difficult to distinguish elements if color is the only differentiating factor.

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RGB
40 9 196
RGB40 9 196
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
249.95 91.22% 40.2%
249.9591.2240.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
249.95 3.53% 23.14%
249.953.5323.14HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2809C4
rgb40 9 196
hsl249.95 91.22% 40.2%
cmyk79.59% 95.41% 0% 23.14%
hwb249.95 3.53% 23.14%
xyz-d650.11 0.05 0.53
oklch0.3884 0.2458 271.54
oklab0.3884 0.01 -0.25
CMYK
79.59% 95.41% 0% 23.14%
79.5995.41023.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.05 0.53
0.110.050.53XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3884 0.2458 271.54
0.38840.2458271.54LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3884 0.01 -0.25
0.38840.01-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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