Astronaut

#284273

General Information about #284273

The hexadecimal color code #284273 represents a dark shade of blue, often described as 'Astronaut'. It is composed of 15.7% red, 25.9% green, and 45.1% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 40 red, 66 green, and 115 blue. The corresponding CMYK values are 65% cyan, 43% magenta, 0% yellow, and 55% black. This color is frequently associated with qualities such as stability, trust, and knowledge. In various design applications, #284273 can evoke a sense of professionalism and reliability, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and user interface design where conveying trustworthiness is crucial.

The hex color #284273, also known as Astronaut, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively dark hue means that careful attention must be paid to the color of the text and other elements placed on top of it. To ensure readability and usability, it is essential to use light colors, such as white (#FFFFFF) or very pale shades of yellow or green, for text or icons on a #284273 background. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text, and 3:1 for large text, to comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA standards. This ensures that users with visual impairments can easily perceive the content. Using online contrast checkers can help verify that color combinations meet accessibility standards, creating a more inclusive and user-friendly web experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 66 115
RGB40 66 115
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
219.2deg 48.39% 30.39%
219.248.3930.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
219.2deg 15.69% 54.9%
219.215.6954.9HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#284273
rgb40 66 115
hsl219.2deg 48.39% 30.39%
cmyk65.22% 42.61% 0% 54.9%
hwb219.2deg 15.69% 54.9%
xyz-d650.06 0.06 0.17
oklch0.3845 0.0897 261.97
oklab0.3845 -0.01 -0.09
CMYK
65.22% 42.61% 0% 54.9%
65.2242.61054.9CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.06 0.17
0.060.060.17XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3845 0.0897 261.97
0.38450.0897261.97LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3845 -0.01 -0.09
0.3845-0.01-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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