Governor Bay

#2834A3

General Information about Governor Bay (#2834A3)

The hexadecimal color #2834A3, also known as Governor Bay, is a deep shade of blue with a touch of purple. It belongs to the blue color family and evokes feelings of trust, stability, and intelligence. In the RGB color model, it consists of 15.7% red, 20.4% green, and 63.9% blue. This color is often associated with authority, knowledge, and sophistication, making it a popular choice for corporate branding, educational institutions, and governmental websites. The Governor Bay color can be used effectively to create a sense of seriousness and dependability in visual communications. It is important to consider the psychological impact of color when selecting it for a specific application.

The color #2834A3, also known as Governor Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, primarily due to its dark hue. When used as a background color, it requires light text (white or very light shades of yellow or gray) 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 to meet AA standards. Using #2834A3 with dark text colors can result in a contrast ratio that falls below these recommended levels, making it difficult for users, especially those with visual impairments, to read the content. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to color pairings to ensure accessibility. Tools are available to check contrast ratios and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. It's crucial to prioritize accessibility to provide an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 52 163
RGB40 52 163
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
234.15deg 60.59% 39.8%
234.1560.5939.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
234.15deg 15.69% 36.08%
234.1515.6936.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2834A3
rgb40 52 163
hsl234.15deg 60.59% 39.8%
cmyk75.46% 68.1% 0% 36.08%
hwb234.15deg 15.69% 36.08%
xyz-d650.09 0.06 0.35
oklch0.3955 0.1767 270.75
oklab0.3955 0 -0.18
CMYK
75.46% 68.1% 0% 36.08%
75.4668.1036.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.06 0.35
0.090.060.35XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3955 0.1767 270.75
0.39550.1767270.75LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3955 0 -0.18
0.39550-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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