Astronaut

#283473

General Information about #283473

The hexadecimal color #283473, also known as Astronaut, is a dark shade of blue-violet. It is composed of 15.7% red, 20.4% green, and 45.1% blue. In the RGB color space, it has the numerical values of R:40, G:52, B:115. In the CMYK color space, its components are C:0.65, M:0.55, Y:0.00, K:0.55. This color falls into the blue color family, known for its association with depth, stability, and trust. It is often used to convey a sense of professionalism and calm. The dark nature of this shade makes it suitable for backgrounds and accents, but it requires careful consideration of contrast when used with text or other foreground elements to ensure readability and accessibility.

The color #283473, also known as Astronaut, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text. Its dark nature means it requires light text on dark backgrounds or vice versa to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. This color may not meet these ratios when paired with mid-tone grays or similar dark colors. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if specific color combinations meet accessibility standards. When using #283473, careful consideration of font size, weight, and surrounding colors is necessary to create a readable and inclusive design. Providing alternative high-contrast themes or allowing users to adjust color settings can also improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 52 115
RGB40 52 115
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.4deg 48.39% 30.39%
230.448.3930.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.4deg 15.69% 54.9%
230.415.6954.9HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#283473
rgb40 52 115
hsl230.4deg 48.39% 30.39%
cmyk65.22% 54.78% 0% 54.9%
hwb230.4deg 15.69% 54.9%
xyz-d650.05 0.04 0.17
oklch0.3524 0.1089 271.61
oklab0.3524 0 -0.11
CMYK
65.22% 54.78% 0% 54.9%
65.2254.78054.9CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.04 0.17
0.050.040.17XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3524 0.1089 271.61
0.35240.1089271.61LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3524 0 -0.11
0.35240-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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