Royal Blue

#2855F0

General Information about Royal Blue (#2855F0)

The hexadecimal color #2855F0, commonly known as Royal Blue, is a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It is composed of 15.7% red, 33.3% green, and 94.1% blue. In the RGB color space, it represents a significant emphasis on the blue component, resulting in its characteristic intensity. Royal Blue is often associated with feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven. It is commonly used in various applications, from web design to fashion, due to its striking appearance and symbolic associations. Understanding the color composition allows designers and developers to effectively utilize Royal Blue in their creative projects, ensuring visual harmony and conveying the intended message. The color also has an HTML color name of RoyalBlue.

The color #2855F0, a vibrant Royal Blue, presents some accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance, it may not provide sufficient contrast when used as text against a white background, potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. It is crucial to evaluate the contrast ratio against the background color to ensure it meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. Using tools like a contrast checker can help determine if the color combination passes accessibility requirements. If the contrast is insufficient, consider lightening the color or using a darker background. Additionally, avoid relying solely on color to convey information, as colorblind users may not be able to distinguish it properly. Providing alternative visual cues, such as text labels or icons, is highly recommended to ensure inclusivity.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 85 240
RGB40 85 240
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
226.5deg 86.96% 54.9%
226.586.9654.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
226.5deg 15.69% 5.88%
226.515.695.88HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2855F0
rgb40 85 240
hsl226.5deg 86.96% 54.9%
cmyk83.33% 64.58% 0% 5.88%
hwb226.5deg 15.69% 5.88%
xyz-d650.2 0.13 0.84
oklch0.5258 0.2368 265.62
oklab0.5258 -0.02 -0.24
CMYK
83.33% 64.58% 0% 5.88%
83.3364.5805.88CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.13 0.84
0.20.130.84XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5258 0.2368 265.62
0.52580.2368265.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5258 -0.02 -0.24
0.5258-0.02-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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