Blue Gem

#290494

General Information

The hex color #290494, also known as Blue Gem, is a deep, saturated blue color. It belongs to the blue color family and is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, stability, and depth. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.1% red, 1.6% green, and 58% blue. In the CMYK color model, which is used for printing, it is composed of 72.3% cyan, 97.2% magenta, 0% yellow, and 42% black. This color is often used in branding and design to convey a sense of trust and reliability. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easy to use in digital applications, allowing for precise color matching across different platforms. Blue Gem is considered a cool color and can be used to create a calming and sophisticated atmosphere.

The hex color #290494, also known as Blue Gem, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it necessitates light-colored text to ensure 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. Given the darkness of #290494, achieving sufficient contrast with darker text colors is difficult, potentially hindering users with visual impairments. Designers should carefully evaluate text and interactive elements against this background, using tools to measure contrast ratios and making adjustments as necessary. Alternatives such as lighter shades of blue or complementary colors with adjusted luminance may provide better accessibility. It's crucial to prioritize usability for all users by considering color contrast in the design process.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
41 4 148
RGB41 4 148
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
255.42deg 94.74% 29.8%
255.4294.7429.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
255.42deg 1.57% 41.96%
255.421.5741.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#290494
rgb41 4 148
hsl255.42deg 94.74% 29.8%
cmyk72.3% 97.3% 0% 41.96%
hwb255.42deg 1.57% 41.96%
xyz-d650.06 0.03 0.28
oklch0.3245 0.1965 277.46
oklab0.3245 0.03 -0.19
CMYK
72.3% 97.3% 0% 41.96%
72.397.3041.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.03 0.28
0.060.030.28XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3245 0.1965 277.46
0.32450.1965277.46LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3245 0.03 -0.19
0.32450.03-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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