Persian Indigo

#2A1C7C

General Information about Persian Indigo

The hexadecimal color #2A1C7C, also known as Persian Indigo, is a dark shade of blue-violet. It resides in the blue-purple region of the color spectrum, exhibiting a blend of both calming and mysterious qualities. This color is often associated with sophistication, royalty, and creativity. In terms of color theory, it can be described as a tertiary color, resulting from the mixing of primary (blue) and secondary (purple) hues. Persian Indigo is a color that can evoke a sense of depth and intrigue and It is often used to create a luxurious or elegant feel, while other use the color to create a calm and sophisticated feeling. The specific shade of indigo can vary slightly, depending on the context and application.

The color #2A1C7C, a deep shade of Persian Indigo, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires very light text (ideally white or near-white) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. It is critical to avoid pairing this color with other dark colors or muted tones as it will make content difficult to perceive. Employing tools that analyze color contrast is highly advised during the design phase. Considering the needs of users with color blindness is also important; rely not solely on color to convey crucial information, supplementing it with text or icons.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 28 124
RGB42 28 124
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
248.75deg 63.16% 29.8%
248.7563.1629.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
248.75deg 10.98% 51.37%
248.7510.9851.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A1C7C
rgb42 28 124
hsl248.75deg 63.16% 29.8%
cmyk66.13% 77.42% 0% 51.37%
hwb248.75deg 10.98% 51.37%
xyz-d650.05 0.03 0.19
oklch0.3186 0.152 280
oklab0.3186 0.03 -0.15
CMYK
66.13% 77.42% 0% 51.37%
66.1377.42051.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.03 0.19
0.050.030.19XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3186 0.152 280
0.31860.152280LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3186 0.03 -0.15
0.31860.03-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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