Azure

#2B58AB

General Information about #2B58AB

The hexadecimal color code #2B58AB represents a specific shade of blue in the RGB color model. It is often referred to as 'Azure'. Composed of 17.1% red, 34.5% green, and 67.1% blue, it falls into the category of cool colors. In the sRGB color space, its hue angle is approximately 220.8 degrees, with a saturation of 58.6% and a lightness of 42.2%. This color is commonly used in various design applications, ranging from web development to graphic design, to evoke feelings of trust, stability, and calmness. It's essential to understand its properties and implications for effective color palette selection and usage.

The color #2B58AB, a shade of azure, presents moderate accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance value, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when used as text against a background. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet WCAG AA standards. When used for interactive elements, ensure a contrast ratio of 3:1 against adjacent colors. Providing clear visual cues beyond color alone is advisable for users with color vision deficiencies. Using text labels alongside color cues significantly improves usability. Consider using a color contrast checker to verify compliance with accessibility guidelines, ensuring that content is perceivable to a wide range of users, including those with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
43 88 171
RGB43 88 171
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.91deg 59.81% 41.96%
218.9159.8141.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.91deg 16.86% 32.94%
218.9116.8632.94HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2B58AB
rgb43 88 171
hsl218.91deg 59.81% 41.96%
cmyk74.85% 48.54% 0% 32.94%
hwb218.91deg 16.86% 32.94%
xyz-d650.12 0.1 0.4
oklch0.4755 0.1423 261.38
oklab0.4755 -0.02 -0.14
CMYK
74.85% 48.54% 0% 32.94%
74.8548.54032.94CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.1 0.4
0.120.10.4XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4755 0.1423 261.38
0.47550.1423261.38LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4755 -0.02 -0.14
0.4755-0.02-0.14LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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