San Juan

#2B516D

General Information

The hex color #2B516D, commonly referred to as San Juan, is a medium-dark shade of blue with a hint of gray. It belongs to the cyan-blue color family and is characterized by its calming and professional appearance. In the RGB color model, #2B516D is composed of 17.1% red, 31.8% green, and 42.7% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 60% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% black. This color is often associated with feelings of tranquility, stability, and trustworthiness. Its balanced hue makes it a versatile choice for various design applications, ranging from web interfaces to interior decoration, where a subdued and elegant aesthetic is desired.

The hex color #2B516D, also known as San Juan, presents moderate accessibility challenges. Its contrast ratio against a white background is approximately 3.8:1, which is below the WCAG AA recommendation of 4.5:1 for standard text. Therefore, it might be difficult for users with moderate visual impairments to read text displayed in this color on a white background. To improve accessibility, consider using #2B516D with a lighter text color like white or a very pale yellow to increase contrast. Alternatively, pair it with a darker background color, such as #000000 or a dark gray, and use white or light text. When using this color for decorative elements, ensure that it is not the sole means of conveying important information, and provide alternative cues, such as labels or icons, for users who may have difficulty perceiving the color difference. Proper testing with accessibility tools and user feedback is crucial to ensure inclusive design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
43 81 109
RGB43 81 109
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
205.45deg 43.42% 29.8%
205.4543.4229.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
205.45deg 16.86% 57.25%
205.4516.8657.25HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2B516D
rgb43 81 109
hsl205.45deg 43.42% 29.8%
cmyk60.55% 25.69% 0% 57.25%
hwb205.45deg 16.86% 57.25%
xyz-d650.07 0.08 0.16
oklch0.4197 0.064 242.35
oklab0.4197 -0.03 -0.06
CMYK
60.55% 25.69% 0% 57.25%
60.5525.69057.25CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.08 0.16
0.070.080.16XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4197 0.064 242.35
0.41970.064242.35LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4197 -0.03 -0.06
0.4197-0.03-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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