Blue Dianne

#284750

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #284750 represents a dark shade of cyan-blue, often referred to as Blue Dianne. It is composed of 15.7% red, 27.8% green, and 31.4% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 40 red, 71 green, and 80 blue. The CMYK representation is 0.5, 0.112, 0, 0.686. This color is commonly associated with qualities such as stability, trust, and calmness. It is frequently used in designs aiming to evoke a sense of professionalism and serenity. The color's relatively low brightness and saturation make it suitable for backgrounds and elements where subtlety is desired. Its position in the color spectrum places it closer to cooler tones, contributing to its overall soothing effect.

The hex color #284750, also known as Blue Dianne, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its relatively low luminance value of 8 means that text rendered in this color may lack sufficient contrast against a white or light-colored background. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. To ensure accessibility, consider using #284750 primarily for decorative elements or pairing it with very light or bright colors for text and interactive elements. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify sufficient contrast ratios. Also, consider that users with color vision deficiencies may perceive this color differently, so testing with various accessibility tools is advisable to avoid unintended usability issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 71 80
RGB40 71 80
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
193.5deg 33.33% 23.53%
193.533.3323.53HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
193.5deg 15.69% 68.63%
193.515.6968.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#284750
rgb40 71 80
hsl193.5deg 33.33% 23.53%
cmyk50% 11.25% 0% 68.63%
hwb193.5deg 15.69% 68.63%
xyz-d650.05 0.06 0.08
oklch0.3777 0.0398 218.47
oklab0.3777 -0.03 -0.02
CMYK
50% 11.25% 0% 68.63%
5011.25068.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.06 0.08
0.050.060.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3777 0.0398 218.47
0.37770.0398218.47LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3777 -0.03 -0.02
0.3777-0.03-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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