San Juan

#2A496B

General Information about #2A496B

The hex color #2A496B, also known as San Juan, is a dark shade of blue with a hint of gray. It belongs to the cyan-blue color family and evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and professionalism. In the RGB color model, it consists of 16.47% red, 28.63% green, and 41.96% blue. In the CMYK color model, it comprises 60.71% cyan, 31.71% magenta, 0% yellow, and 58.04% black. This color is often associated with corporate environments, financial institutions, and technology companies due to its serious and trustworthy nature. It's a versatile color that can be used in various design applications to convey a sense of reliability and sophistication. The name 'San Juan' might refer to the city or region known for its maritime atmosphere, reflecting the color's oceanic feel.

The color #2a496b, also known as San Juan, presents some accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance, it may be difficult for individuals with visual impairments to distinguish text or elements using this color against a white or light background. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability. Using #2a496b for text requires a light foreground color to meet minimum contrast ratios. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine suitable color pairings. For improved accessibility, consider using a lighter shade of San Juan or pairing it with a high-contrast color. Avoid using it for essential interactive elements without proper visual cues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 73 107
RGB42 73 107
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
211.38deg 43.62% 29.22%
211.3843.6229.22HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
211.38deg 16.47% 58.04%
211.3816.4758.04HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A496B
rgb42 73 107
hsl211.38deg 43.62% 29.22%
cmyk60.75% 31.78% 0% 58.04%
hwb211.38deg 16.47% 58.04%
xyz-d650.06 0.06 0.15
oklch0.3978 0.0688 251.95
oklab0.3978 -0.02 -0.07
CMYK
60.75% 31.78% 0% 58.04%
60.7531.78058.04CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.06 0.15
0.060.060.15XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3978 0.0688 251.95
0.39780.0688251.95LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3978 -0.02 -0.07
0.3978-0.02-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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