Rhino

#2C3E6C

General Information about #2C3E6C (Rhino)

The hexadecimal color code #2C3E6C represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as 'Rhino'. It belongs to the blue-violet color family and has a muted, sophisticated appearance. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 17.3% red, 24.3% green, and 42.4% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 59.1% cyan, 42.6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57.6% black. This color is generally associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and professionalism. It is often used in corporate branding, web design, and interior decoration to create a sense of trust and reliability. Understanding the properties and associations of #2C3E6C can help designers and artists effectively incorporate it into their work.

The color #2C3E6C, also known as Rhino, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in text-based applications. Due to its relatively low lightness value, it can be difficult to achieve sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds. When using this color for text, it is crucial to ensure a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against the background color, as recommended by WCAG guidelines. This is essential for users with visual impairments. For graphical elements and user interface components, a contrast ratio of 3:1 is generally considered acceptable. Using color contrast checkers is highly recommended to verify adequate contrast. Furthermore, avoid using this color as the sole indicator of important information. Always supplement color cues with text labels or other visual indicators to ensure that the content is accessible to all users, including those who are colorblind.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 62 108
RGB44 62 108
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.13deg 42.11% 29.8%
223.1342.1129.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.13deg 17.25% 57.65%
223.1317.2557.65HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C3E6C
rgb44 62 108
hsl223.13deg 42.11% 29.8%
cmyk59.26% 42.59% 0% 57.65%
hwb223.13deg 17.25% 57.65%
xyz-d650.05 0.05 0.15
oklch0.3727 0.0826 266.37
oklab0.3727 -0.01 -0.08
CMYK
59.26% 42.59% 0% 57.65%
59.2642.59057.65CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.05 0.15
0.050.050.15XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3727 0.0826 266.37
0.37270.0826266.37LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3727 -0.01 -0.08
0.3727-0.01-0.08LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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