Pickled Bluewood

#2A4B5C

General Information about #2A4B5C

#2A4B5C, also known as Pickled Bluewood, is a dark, muted shade of blue-green. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.47% red, 29.41% green, and 36.08% blue. Its representation in the CMYK color model is 0.54 cyan, 0.18 magenta, 0.00 yellow, and 0.64 black. This hex color is often associated with feelings of tranquility, stability, and sophistication. It is frequently used in designs aiming to evoke a sense of calmness and understated elegance. The color's cool undertones make it versatile for various applications, ranging from web design to interior decor. Pickled Bluewood offers a balance between visual interest and subtlety, making it a popular choice among designers.

The hex color #2A4B5C, also known as Pickled Bluewood, presents some accessibility challenges. Its relatively low lightness value makes it unsuitable as a text color on a white background without careful consideration of contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. To improve accessibility, consider using #2A4B5C with lighter background colors or pairing it with lighter text colors. Tools are available online to check the contrast ratio between different color combinations. Ensuring adequate contrast enhances the user experience for everyone, including those with low vision or color blindness. Moreover, avoid using color alone to convey important information; always provide text labels or other visual cues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 75 92
RGB42 75 92
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
200.4deg 37.31% 26.27%
200.437.3126.27HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
200.4deg 16.47% 63.92%
200.416.4763.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A4B5C
rgb42 75 92
hsl200.4deg 37.31% 26.27%
cmyk54.35% 18.48% 0% 63.92%
hwb200.4deg 16.47% 63.92%
xyz-d650.05 0.06 0.11
oklch0.3951 0.0483 232.29
oklab0.3951 -0.03 -0.04
CMYK
54.35% 18.48% 0% 63.92%
54.3518.48063.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.06 0.11
0.050.060.11XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3951 0.0483 232.29
0.39510.0483232.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3951 -0.03 -0.04
0.3951-0.03-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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